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4 Spooky Self-Care Rituals to Try This Fall That Might Actually Make You Feel Better

From candlelit meditation to grief rituals and pumpkin smashing, these seasonal practices can help you slow down, release and reset.

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September is officially upon us, which means Halloween is just around the corner, bringing a mysterious chill to the air. Autumn marks the perfect time for grounding and healing, shedding what no longer serves us and grieving as we release. What better way to do it than by incorporating some seasonal, mystical practices into your routine?

Here are four spooky self-care rituals to try this autumn.

1. Make Friends With the Dark

Early on in life, we’re taught to fear darkness—but it’s often what’s lurking in it that poses the real threat. Darkness itself can be incredibly healing.

“Many of us are overstimulated by screens, rush hour traffic, and images imposed upon us through all kinds of media,” Rev. Connie L. Habash, LMFT, yoga and meditation teacher, ecotherapist, interfaith minister, and author of Awakening from Anxiety: A Spiritual Guide to Living a More Calm, Confident, and Courageous Life, told VICE. “Give your eyes and your brain a break with time in the dark. Reducing our sensory stimulation is........

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