[Daily OM]: In today's world, office jobs and
supermarkets have made it possible to work and provide for ourselves and
our families regardless of nature's cycles. While most of us no longer
depend directly on nature's seasons for our livelihood, our bodies'
clocks still know deep down that a change of season means a change in us
too. If we don't acknowledge this, we may feel out of sync, as though
we have lost our natural rhythm. These days, autumn is more likely to
bring thoughts of going back to school than harvesting, but in both
cases, the chill in the air tells us it's time to move inside and
prepare for the future.
We can consciously celebrate the change of season and shift our own
energy by setting some time aside to make the same changes we see in
nature. We can change colors like the falling leaves and wilting blooms
by putting away our bright summer colors and filling our wardrobes and
living areas with warm golds, reds, and browns. While plants concentrate
their energy deep in their roots and seeds, we can retreat to quieter,
indoor pursuits, nurturing the seeds of new endeavors, which need quiet
concentration to grow. We can stoke our inner fires with our favorite
coffee, tea, cider, or cocoa while savoring the rich, hot comfort foods
that the season brings in an array of fall colors: potatoes, apple pies,
pumpkin, squash, and corn. As animals begin growing their winter coats
and preparing their dens for hibernation, we can dust off our favorite
sweaters and jackets and bring blankets out of storage, creating
coziness with throw rugs and heavier drapes. We can also light candles
or fireplaces to bring a remnant of summer's fiery glow indoors. ..<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...