Equinox

When I first heard that we were going to have a super harvest moon smack dab on the Autumnal Equinox, I thought it was so cool that last night's transition to fall, my favorite time of year by the way, was a little extra special.  If you missed out, don't worry you can catch it again in 2029 ;) 

Funny how you can catch these periodic wonders and time slows down, just so you can capture it in your memory.  I wonder what it means?  Was the moon in it's seventh house, and Jupiter aligned with Mars?  Will people wake up and realize that it's better to grow as a people, as a community, and not just constantly knock each other down? 

As I am pondering these things, I sit here listening to the quiet peace outside and gaze in amazement at how quickly our cool weather crops are taking hold.  Coaxing these baby peas and lettuces that will nourish us just as we think the really garden fresh flavors that we've savored all summer are gone.  Growth and development comes from researching sustainable growing methods, patience, nurturing and respect.  The young plants survive through tolerance.  They are reaching for the sun, soaking in the rain, and if it's too hot, searching for the shade.  They ultimately grow, flourish and then nourish.  So many lessons that our environment teaches us can be applied much more broadly, don't you think? 

So welcome Autumn,  I so enjoy you!  Lead us into the warmth of home, friendships and family.  Bring us into the laughter of childhood festivities.  Remind us of all we have to be thankful for.  Take us by the hand and remind us how to give.