Tuning in to the Autumn energy

This time of year, as we move out of summer towards autumn, always brings my awareness to the seasonal changes of nature.  We have been through the high energy new growth of spring, have enjoyed the long light days and the fruits of our labours with the summer harvests and now things are starting to show signs of slowing down in preparation for the autumn and winter months ahead.

Autumn is a time of transition, an opportunity to reflect on the bounty of summer and all it has provided and to allow natural seasonal changes to occur.   We see a very visual demonstration of this in the autumn leaves when they change from the summer greens to flaming reds, golds and browns before falling to ground when the tree enters it’s dormant state.  Autumn is nature’s time to start slowing down, to let go of the high demands of summer and prepare for the winter, leading into a time for reflection, resting, regrouping and ultimately starting to plan and lay down the foundations for the following spring.

As humans we are often tuned out of the cycles of nature due to the high demands of life, but this time of year in particular is a special time to reconnect with the earth energy.  We can see the evidence of the change of season all around us in the leaves as they start to fall, the flowers having a final bloom before resting, the cooling and shortening of the days and the general feeling of slowing down. Next time you are outside try and take a few moments to be still and notice the shift in energy.  Feel the cool breeze on your face, hear the rustling of the leaves as they fall, observe the changing light, the longer shadows as the sun eases into it’s low winter pattern, the faint smell of woodsmoke in the air….

Autumn is a lovely time of year and by connecting with seasonal energy it can be even more wonderful.  Nourish your body with warming soups made with the root vegetables that are abundant now, feed your soul with the sights, sounds and smells of the season and go and release the inner child in you and run through that pile of golden leaves on the ground or make a pumpkin lantern for halloween!!!  Above all enjoy it