There’s something about October that feels different. It’s like the air itself shifts—cooler mornings, longer nights, a softness in the breeze that makes you feel everything just a little more deeply. I’ve heard it called “The October Theory”—the idea that fall has this way of making us reflect on our lives, our choices, and the people we’re becoming. And honestly? I feel it. Every year when the leaves start turning, I feel like I’m turning, too.
That’s why The Pumpkin Spice Café hit me so hard. Jeanie’s story isn’t just about inheriting a café and figuring out how to run it—it’s about the messy, beautiful transformation that happens when life throws unexpected change your way. Much like October itself, her journey is a reminder that growth happens in the moments when things feel uncertain, when life is in flux, when everything is shifting.
In the book, Jeanie is thrust into this new world—new responsibilities, new relationships, new challenges. She’s unsure, hesitant, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? But she steps into it, embracing the unfamiliar, just like we all have to when life takes us somewhere we didn’t expect. It’s the same feeling October brings—this bittersweet awareness that things are changing, and there’s nothing we can do but let it happen. And maybe, that’s where the magic is.
October asks us to slow down, to reflect, to embrace what’s next even when we can’t see the full picture, and to let go of what no longer serves us. That’s what The Pumpkin Spice Café captures so perfectly—life’s messiness, the unexpected twists, and the growth that comes when you stop fighting the changes and start welcoming them.
So if you’re feeling the weight of the season, the pull of change, or the bittersweet ache of letting go, know you’re not alone. We’re all a little like Jeanie, standing in the middle of an unfamiliar world, figuring it out as we go. But maybe that’s exactly where we need to be.
Because change, like October, is inevitable. And maybe, just maybe, it’s exactly what we need to grow.
I’ve learned that the unravelling, the falling apart, the chaos—it’s all part of the process. It’s how we grow. It’s how we find our footing in a world that’s constantly shifting beneath us. And like Jeanie, we don’t always have to have a plan. Sometimes, it’s enough just to show up, to try, to let ourselves be carried by the changes instead of resisting them.
Change is scary. But it’s also necessary. It’s how we grow. How we become the people we’re meant to be. The October Theory reminds us that change is a natural part of life, and with every transition comes an opportunity for growth.
So, as you enjoy the cool, crisp air, remember that October is more than just a month—it's a chance for transformation. What will you choose to let go of, and like Jeanie, what new beginnings will you embrace?
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