AUTUMN: MAKE IT THE BEST SEASON OF YOUR LIFE!

As you look at this stunning photograph, do you notice various images that seem to symbolize the themes of life after 50? What feelings arise as you gaze upon this beauty?

What are your associations with the season of autumn? What does it mean to be in the autumn of your life?

Here’s what came to me:

• As we enter the autumn of life, we are more colorful.
• We look our most beautiful when in community of other colorful beings.
• Autumn is a time for reflection and letting go.
• In stillness we can clearly see our lives mirrored back to us.
• Life is graceful and more complete when shared with another: lover, friend, sibling, colleague.
• When we pause to really see another, it brings a lovely balance to life.
• Knowing that the leaves will fall, this present moment is precious and irreplaceable.

QUESTIONS TO ASK:

• Who  am I in this season of my life?
• What really matters most?
• What am I harvesting?
• What needs pruning?
• What am I needing/willing to let go?
• What seeds am I planting for new growth?

In this season of  autumn, I encourage you all to make time to be still, take time to reflect on the above questions. As the leaves begin to fall, remember that we live with impermanence . Begin now to initiate unrealized dreams. Sing the song of your heart that’s been silently waiting. This is your season.