AUTUMN

18 September 2012

Autumn Equinox is almost upon us. In Welsh, this time of year is called 'Alban Elfed' which means ‘the light of Autumn’. This is my favourite season - it brings to mind such beautiful images of golden light illuminating a canvas of amber, autumnal leaves - it is, to me, an ode to the Sunlight that has warmed our summer days and fed the crops. Now, as we reap the harvests, we pay homage to the gift of sunlight as we say farewell to the summer months.

 

The day and night, light and dark, will be equal this Saturday. This is an opportunity to feel and to reflect up the alignment of energies both in nature and spirit. All that is happening in the natural world is also happening within us - we are, after all, being made of the same ‘stuff’, a part of this natural ‘everything’. If we take a moment to acknowledge this, to tune into it, to whatever degree we are able to at the time, it will help re-align us, to get everything in place and prepared for Autumn and Winter.

 

Just sit comfortably, and close your eyes.  Take a deep breath in and release out.  Relax all muscles.  Let go of all tension in your back and stomach.  Allow the wrmth of yur heart to flow.  Let it flow through yur whole body.  Let go of negative thoughts.  Let them float away.  While focusing on your breathing, play with the thought, who would you like to be and what would you like to do.  There is no limitation.  Anything is possible.  This is a moment for serenity and balance. For honest reflection and loving gratitude for all that is ready for you to harvest in your life.

 

What seeds have you sown? Even the dark rain clouds helped us to grow our crops and so this is an also an opportunity to make peace with the painful moments that we have encountered or may still be dealing with - to have faith that they have their purpose and to be ready to reap the benefits. No matter how it may feel sometimes as though there are too many obstacles, know that you haven’t stopped growing and trust that there will always be a harvest - just as
a wheel doesn’t stop turning, neither does yours!

 

Then focus on your breathing once more and return your attention to the room you are in.

 

So this week enjoy the outdoors! Forest walks, play time in the parks, flying kites, foraging and kicking up leaves ... the pleasures of Autumn are there, for free, for whenever we are ready!