inspiration

Autumn is my favorite time of year... it provides such inspiration. I wrote this piece for the local magazine... and wanted to share it here, too. I'm working on a wonderful goddess feature for next week... and this week I'll focus on the beauty that surrounds us.

October Air, by Rebecca

What is it about the air in October? Our atmosphere shifts, and everything becomes clear and cool. The moisture is wicked from the air and the wind carries the scent of change. The shivery breezes from the west and the cozy whispers from fall campfires invite us to breathe deeply. The beckoning of thicker coats and leathery boots and turning the thermostat from cool to warm remind us of seasons past.

Fall is my very favorite season. Nature seems to show off… it is time for the harvest, and in our area it is always bountiful. Apples and pumpkins and fragrant breads and soups reenter our lives and comfort our senses. The last thunderstorms of summer usher in a new, ancient air that leads us into our holiday season. Festivities abound as we prepare for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Old scenes flicker as we reflect on autumn.

This air evokes a sense of change, a break from the heat, and a chance to experience fresh breezes and fond memories in the same breath. The beauty of the leaves against the dark blue sky is a brilliance only seen in October. Cherish this time… take long walks and enjoy these rare fall days.

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting 
and autumn a mosaic of them all."
- Stanley Horowitz