My September 2024 Review: Eclipsed or Not Eclipsed–That Is The Question

October 3, 2024

Where shall I begin? September has always been a month full of opportunity and newfound joy. It’s one of my favorite months of the year, when the summer is still lingering but slowly giving way to autumn. It’s the time of an in-between state of feeling.

This September was no different. I found myself savoring the slower rhythm as the days cooled, yet embracing moments of inspiration and activity.

In this month’s reflection, I’ll share a few standout moments and lessons that left their mark. Let’s dive in.

Eclipse Season

Eclipse season in September was as a powerful catalyst for reflection and growth, illuminating the shadows and wounds I’d tucked away. Personally, it took me on a deep dive into forgotten corners of my soul, uncovering long-lost memories during what felt like a Spring cleanse in Fall. These moments triggered profound healing and transformation, reminding me of the beauty in embracing the hidden parts of ourselves.

Eclipses are so powerful—they can eclipse things away in an instant. Things you’d never expect, not in a million years, can shift completely. Their randomness and unpredictability have people have enormous respect for the potent energies they bring.

I don’t fear eclipses; I welcome them, and I think we should celebrate them more. But yes, things got eclipsed away, and it felt weird. I was a bit taken aback, surprised, and speechless at first. Then, I simply accepted it, knowing that in the greater scheme of things, it was the right moment to say goodbye.

Goodbye to drama, to people, and to situations that bring it into our lives. Letting go is liberating because drama has no place in a life of peace and purpose. (Me from the future 😉: I even wrote an entire blog article about “No Drama, Please.“

How did you experience this eclipse?

Almost Lost Memories

In September, I visited my father and went through some old boxes to decide what I wanted to keep and what could be tossed. There were three boxes in total, and I hadn’t expected such a powerful throwback to my childhood, adolescence, and early 20s. Wow—this experience was so apt and synchronistic with the Partial Lunar Eclipse. I love how everything feels interconnected and aligned.

It took me hours to go through everything, and my heart warmed as I uncovered beautiful pictures and keepsakes. It was deeply healing. I had a troublesome youth—inside, I often felt deeply wrong and never enough. I struggled with eating disorders and a sense of not belonging. But then, as I looked at the photos of me and my friends, I was overcome with gratitude.

I felt so much love and compassion for my younger self, who saw herself as “less than,” who never thought she was beautiful enough. Seeing those old photographs now, I am in awe of her strength and resilience. It was an incredible moment of inner child and inner teenager healing—a gift I didn’t even know I needed. Totally unexpected, but so good. I’m grateful for it.

I want to share some of the things I have found.

Nadine Kühn at 15 years old — I found this beautiful picture of myself at 15 years old. Back then, I didn’t like it much—I was so self-critical. Now, as a 40-year-old woman, I love it. Honestly, I even wish I had her hair and her youthful glow—haha! It’s funny how things change, how perspectives shift over time.
When we look through the lens of love and beauty, we finally see the truth of it. Now that I’ve healed, I see only a beautiful young woman, full of dreams and a strong will to make an impact. This poster now hangs in my apartment—in honor of her, of me. 🙂

portrait of Nadine Kühn — And I’m planning to have this one framed too. It’s a portrait of me—well, sort of. It doesn’t entirely look like me, though there’s a resemblance. I was 11 years old when a Greek street artist in Rhodes created it. But I love it. It feels as though the artist saw someone else coming through in this piece.
A friend of mine, Misha, even said she looks like my daughter, and I had the same feeling. 🙂 Well, let’s see. 😉

2 young girls in front of a shop — My cousin (left) and me in front of our grandmother’s (far left) store.

When we were kids Memories from the 90s — Me (from the left), my mother, my cousin Daniel, and my cousin Angie. In the background some of my family members.

When we were kids My cousins and me — (from the left) My cousin Angie, my cousin Daniel, and me. We were very close as children, like siblings.

2 monchhichis — Aww, my two Monchhichis (I had 3 in total) and they were my childhood companions. I loved them because they looked so cheaky and cute. I will keep them for my children.

Working on New Projects

A beautiful friend of mine, Stefanie Woitun—also a practitioner—and I felt inspired to collaborate on something truly meaningful and beautiful. For our project, we even had a friend of Stefanie’s take pictures of us to capture the spirit of what we’re creating. A big thank you to Raid Abou Hamdan, who took time on a not so perfect September Sunday to take pictures of us.

Stefanie Woitun and Nadin Kühn — Little selfie in between the photo shooting

sisters — I think this is such a beautiful picture of Stfanie and I. Unfortunately the weather was not the best at all.

Nadine Kühn — Before the shoot. 🙂 In Treptower Park, Berlin

Update, this is me writing from the future (December 2024): Our website is now online. Come and visit us at: womencircleberlin.de
I poured my heart and love into building this website which took me some time, but we’re so happy it’s finally launched. Our community is slowly growing, and it feels wonderful to see this vision come to life.

We warmly invite all Berlin ladies seeking deeper connection to join our New Year Women’s Circle on February 1st at Frei und Sein in Berlin. Our theme, Sacred Beginnings, feels more important than ever as we step into 2025.

Here’s the link to explore the event and register. It’s gonna be so good. And I’m excited for it.

September Gallery

Oh, there’s so much I feel like writing about and yet so much I want to keep to myself. September was a month filled with moments that felt too personal, too sacred, to put into words. But sometimes, pictures can express what words cannot.

So, here are a few snapshots that capture the essence of September 2024—moments of reflection, healing, and quiet beauty. Each picture tells its own story, a piece of the month’s journey that I carry close to my heart, especially the food. 🙂

Rainbow over Berlin Magical skies — Beautiful Berlin sunset – I mean!!!

Vegan Sicilian ice cream — Beautiful Berlin sunset – I mean!!!

Published Blog Posts in September

Outlook on October 2024

Over the years, I’ve shared so much of my thoughts and life through social media, my podcast, and this blog. Looking back, there’s a lot I would do differently now—a lot I wouldn’t share or talk about anymore. And while I’ve never been one to overshare, I’ve had my fair share of vulnerability hangovers.

Part of my work involves being personal and sharing my journey, but not to the extent that people feel they’re a part of my private life as if they were my friends. I’ve come to deeply value a more private life. Honestly, I’m exhausted by the endless stream of picture-perfect lives on social media—so often far from the truth. I am a private person at heart, and I no longer want people knowing what I’m doing all the time, where I’m traveling, or what my plans are. Protecting my space, my work, and my personal and spiritual life has become a priority over the months.

There’s a darker side to openness that’s rarely discussed: some people take what you share and use it against you, or worse, harbor malice or even send energetic harm your way. Sounds crazy, right? But energetic protection matters.

So, here’s my outlook: I want to focus on creativity, dive deeper into reading, and pour my energy into meaningful projects. If there’s something I’m certain I want to share, I’ll share it.

Thanks for hanging here with me.
LOVE, love, love
Nadine

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