Well, everyone, we have made it to fall. The morning weather tells me the season has changed, not necessarily the calendar. So, what is everyone looking forward to? For me, it’s definitely the cooler days, and the pumpkin flavor and smell added to everything you can think of. Why are Americans like this?
There is also a spiritual meaning to fall. As the trees begin to shed their leaves and the animals prepare for their time of rest, we also do the same. This is a time of year to empty space, composite old ideas, and prepare for the winter. Winter is when the days get shorter, and we must face our inner darkness. We face these dark nights of the soul to make room for the light. By preparing for it in Autumn, you can make this difficult time more attainable. Take the time to recognize and change what did and didn’t work in your 2024 journey. Take some time to admire your accomplishments and create room for more to come after the rest of the winter solstice. This is a time when we slowly become more quiet and withdrawn.
So, I encourage you to incorporate a spiritual practice during this time; it will make getting through the winter (spiritually) a little easier. The heart of the spiritual practice is internal. You don’t need anything physical because the real work is invisible and unnoticed by everyone else. But you will notice, and that’s what matters.
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