Autumn. We love it for the changing color in the leaves and the chill that comes with the forecast winter. We do those last minute chores like putting up our storm windows and putting down garden beds. And we start to think about chilly winter nights curled up with a book under a reading light, or in my case, time spent in the studio making art. I do love fall very much.
I have scurried in some of the plants from my patio and flower gardens that I want to overwinter. Some will live as they are and some will have a midwinter pruning and restart of cuttings in preparation for Spring. Either way it’s so uplifting to have all of the greenery and color inside the house.
My husband and I took a walk the other day and we started to see the little wooly caterpillars with wide center bands forecasting a long and snowy winter. Whatever you enjoy about winter, whether it’s books or art or napping or binging tv or getting together with friends for a little social nip, Autumn is the threshold to the next season and the next chapter of your life.
Do those activities that you know are important for your peace of spirit, your strength of mind, the health of your body and for the good of your people – those you love. Seek peace. Seek joy. Seek healing. Seek wisdom, and quietly express in whatever your preferred venue might be, what is important to be said. Share your grace. Your voice matters.
Kelly E. James 