As I Reflect in Autumn Breezes…
Oh, my favorite time of year – autumn! With the trees turning bright reds and burnt oranges, it paves the way for an artists’ pallet of color, eager to paint all that you see. Growing up in the northeast, the fall colors were and still are, spectacular. The more north you go the more vibrant the colors appear… or maybe it is the way the sun reflects onto the leaves at a certain time of day. My years living in Colorado had some pretty spectacular autumns too, although not much red or orange but more yellow or golden. The golden aspen trees would glitter in the breeze… I can even hear the sound of the aspens in the breeze even now – today – even though I am thousands of miles away.
My favorite time of year with the chill in the air, the sunlight, the afternoon breeze of leaves sweeping across the road, their edges curled, some brown and others still vibrant with color. As we face our last 90 days of 2010, what reflections come to mind? What projects – started months ago – do you want to finish before the holiday rush is upon us? What changes do you want to consider implementing for 2011? Between now and the middle of November is an excellent time to consider these questions and address whatever you want to address and complete. Since we all know, when the middle of November hits… no matter how “little” you do for the holidays, you will still feel overwhelmed.
Journal on your reflections for 2010 – things accomplished, missed, not completed or just plain forgotten. Vow to pick 1 or 3 things to add to the “completed in 2010” list if you care. Spend time with your journal on these autumn afternoons while the breezes can still warm you. And plan your remaining 90 days of 2010 – if you dare!
In the Spirit of Love and Light…
Rosemary Augustine
