It’s just another one of those times of in our lives where
we become more aware of changes and more adept to be overwhelmed with
graciousness. The occasional blustery wind, the cool air, darker nights – autumn
is definitely coming out to play. Summer,
however free and wonderful and warm, is
saying her goodbyes. Today we welcome the Fall Equinox; with season summer now behind us, fall has arrived. Today is a special day, as it is the day of
balance; a day completely balanced with 12 hours of day and 12 hours of
night. And as such, it is yet another
opportunity for us to live our lives work in conjunction with our nature, our Gaia
earth, our universe, ourselves. Because…everything
is connected.
Becoming conscious to what balance really looks like and
feels like and figuring out how to integrate in your life today, is a
thought-provoking and peaceful idea.
Because I see the earth and her position in our solar system with our
sun and I realized that changes these signs bring me. I am
reminded that always in life our positions are changed, times are balanced and
at those times, we can be balanced.
What exactly then does balance mean? Feeling at home in your place. Having energy but also calmness. I planted 26 garlic cloves. Working with the earth connects me so
automatically. I layered my planting
area with compost I scrounged from my young compost pile. As I used my hands to manipulate the dirt, my
thoughts stopped and my body and mind connected to my soul-connection this place
and time.
I also did a little art project and I used the concept of balance
as related to art in my planning. I found it interesting that I was able to bring
balance into such a simple task.
When I was in a store today, I had a question that no one
who worked there knew the answer to. I
needed to get an answer if I was to buy the garlic and plant as I wished. I noticed my pause with each road block and
my inevitable response so gentle yet direct.
I finally was directed to another worker back in the kitchen to assist
me. Even In this situation, although I
was kind, simple, gentle, the woman I was speaking with had an edge and even
said, in the middle of our discussion over the organic garlic cloves: “ma’am step
back, you’re not allowed in here.” Even
in that split second, as I felt the unnecessary indifference to me as a fellow
human, I was in such a balanced place that I saw her disconnection to me and the universe as reasoning for her edge
and found that breathing into myself and being neutral, if not a bit kind, to
follow through on my quest for
information from her. I got it what I
needed.
Simple things make us balanced. Maybe for you its deep knee squats. Or maybe its laying on the couch for a day to
relax and watch movies. Whatever it is –
be within yourself and be happy. Feel
the cool air, let the wind through your hair, and enjoy the color changes all
while enjoying yourself.
For an ancient connection to this sacred day follow this
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