We celebrated the Autumnal Equinox earlier this week. I am reposting an oldie but goodie originally posted in 2013 but just a relevant as ever.

With the Autumnal Equinox the journey toward winter began.  For many this is a time of planning and preparation, making sure homes and vehicles are ready for the impending cold.  Squirrels are busily burying nuts so they will have food for winter.  Our daily lives begin to change as we dig out the winter clothes and soup recipes.  This flurry of activity is in preparation to settle in and hunker down as the weather gets colder and colder.

As the earth prepares to slow down, this is our chance to slow down as well.  With the cooler weather we can now begin cooking meals requiring lengthy times in the oven.  The smell of fresh baked bread may begin to fill the kitchen.  We are more inclined to settle in with a good book and a piping hot beverage.

This year especially, I hope we will heed the lessons of Autumn. Mother Earth has much to teach us if we will only slow down and take the time to listen.

Blessings to you during this beautiful season.