Today is the Autumn Equinox and it heralds a new season. Nature confirms the change of the season with such signs as the changing of leaf color: slowly green leaves become shades of brown, scarlet red, glorious gold and brilliant orange. The days become shorter and the nights, longer. Mabon, the sun god, slowly bows out, giving with to sister moon, Luna, to reveal her bright faces.
But today the light - day and the dark – night - are in perfect balance.
Balance
in life is most difficult to achieve. Most of us either are all work, no play,
rushing after desired dreams or goals, stagnant in confusion or apathy, focused
on our survival or needs or wants or overly focused on the needs of
others. Each day one often says, I
wish for time to finish, start, accomplish or have time.
•Care of self – besides one’s daily ablutions enjoy a physical activity be that stretching, walking, dancing, yoga. Chose foods of the season. This made easy by looking at the colors of fruits and vegetables grown in your area. Create a moment of reflection - in nature, and/or journaling, meditating and counting blessings – like the ability to read, write, walk, hear and adding on.
• Care
of others – The fall season’s message includes care of the elderly, children
and those sick or dying. Humans and animals need care. What will you do today
to show care for another?
• Care
for your projects – that which expresses your true essence. Has your labor
turned sour? What can you do today for some project, love that you can put
energy into?
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
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