Autumn's Beauty | The birth of autumn is an event missed by many. Autumn reveals itself slowly, hovering on the edges of our consciousness until its crisp breezes are strong enough to pierce our summer clothing, and we notice for the first time the transformations taking place all around us. It is only when the last fruits and vegetables have emerged in the crisp tangy air and the trees have begun to deck themselves in shifting patterns of crimson and gold that we internalize that fall has indeed returned. Autumn is invigorating and a time to gather our thoughts, in the same way that we might once have collected crops. Just as animals collect acorns to store them, we reap the fruit of our accomplishments. Autumn also ushers in a new slowness of being for most of us, as the tone and tempo of our lives change along with those of all of Mother Earth's children.  As the days grow shorter and the blossoms that brightened our gardens through summer's heat begin to droop and wilt, we tend to acknowledge the changing season without understanding that we, too, are in transition. The brilliance of autumn's foliage, the flocks of southbound geese honking overhead, and the arrival of a bountiful harvest are all signs that our lives will soon be changing. Whether the season's cooler days are a prelude to a cold winter or a long stretch of sweater weather, we feel obliged to slow down and take stock of our lives. Autumn's pleasures and rituals revolve around the gathering of abundance in preparation for the winter to come. There is ample time to contemplate what we accomplished during the warmer seasons while tasting the year's first cider or breathing in the sweet fragrance of leaves breaking down. The same stirring that inspires animals to burrow deep into the earth compels us to celebrate the rich bounty we instinctively know will not appear again until springtime.  Appearances deceive in autumn. The transformations undergone by living beings seem much more like endings than the transitions they really are. Dormancy, not death, is the hallmark of fall. Your priorities will likely change as nature flares into sunset brilliance and then lapses slowly into slumber, but remember to rejoice in the beauty of nature where every finale serves as an overture for a new beginning. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Rachel Astor Putting your life's experiences, ideas, and beliefs into words is a form of self-care that helps you develop a deep awareness in a space without fear or judgment. This course, taught by best-selling author and writing mentor Rachel Astor, teaches writers of all levels how to use a journaling practice to connect with themselves and their inner truth. With the support of thought-provoking prompts and insightful lessons, you will be motivated to use writing as a tool for forgiveness, contemplation, and healing. By the end, you will have a greater sense of inner peace and confidence in the ability to express yourself in all areas of your life. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Radical Intimacy in 10 Days 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 4. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 5. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 6. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 7. 4 Minute Metabolism Booster 8. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 9. How to Overcome Depression 10. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor
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