Bio
Autumn Cotter, a pseudonym, spent two decades solving people problems in the corporate world. She now channels her experience into bringing mindful stillness and creative inspiration to others. She lives in the mountains among wildflowers and dreams.
Cotter has brought to life many fictional stories under different pen names, allowing her to explore diverse genres and voices.
Join her in exploring the beauty of mindfulness and the joy of gratitude.
A Note from Autumn
You won't find images of me all over this site—or anywhere on it. I use a pseudonym in part because it's kind of fun to be someone else online, but it's primarily because most of what you'll find on this site isn’t about me. It’s for and about anyone seeking a moment of clarity, a spark of motivation, or a glimpse of everyday beauty.
The words I share are meant to reflect more than one voice—they’re for all of us.
Journey into Mindfulness
In the hush of the morning,
where the dew clings to grass like whispered secrets,
I find a space,
a pause,
between the rush of thought and the clamor of time.
Lean into the slowness,
let it wrap around you,
like a soft shawl on a cool evening,
the world slows to a gentle heartbeat,
the air thick with unspoken promises.
In this stillness,
the silence breathes,
a symphony of absence,
where every moment stretches,
each second lingers,
an invitation to listen.
The rustle of leaves,
the distant call of a bird,
echoes of life,
infinitely layered,
but here, in this quiet embrace,
they bloom like wildflowers in the mind.
Savor the silence,
let it fill your cup,
until it overflows with the richness
of simply being,
of thoughts unhurried,
of dreams unshackled from the clock’s cruel grip.
There’s beauty in the unhurried,
in the spaces between breaths,
where the heart learns to dance slowly,
and the soul finds its rhythm,
cradled in the warmth of a moment,
just as it is.
“The road may be rocky and fraught with challenges, yet it is the climb that reveals the beauty found on the summit.”
Life Beyond the Rocky Roads