We are easing our way toward fall here in the mountains near Asheville. I can feel the shift in the air, the energy in my garden, and the essence of my inner journey begin to take on the flavor of the season. I continue to marvel at how my spiritual focus, emotions, and physical desires shift as the season does. Hopefully late summer will raise her head again before fully dropping into the fall season. I still have a little more work to do with her before feeling complete for the year.
Some of fall qualities is harvesting our fruit from the efforts put forth in the previous cycle. As we revel in that harvest we are encouraged to let go of beliefs, patterns, etc that keep us from growing into more of our true self. Right along side having to face the chains I have put on myself in response to a culture that is — what can I say, “doing its best,” I am reminded of how important it is to honor and value myself so that I can shift the energy and focus from what I consider my shortcomings to what is so wondrous and courageous. Oh my, we are not suppose to be so bold as to recognize those parts of ourself. We have been told it is vain, self centered and egotistical. It is not humble enough to recognize our beauty, courage, strength, and awesomeness.
What I have had to admit to myself recently through this journey of offering my book is that if we can’t do that for ourselves we can’t do that for others. The result of that is an unconscious holding back of ourselves and our loved ones from blossoming into their fullness with gifts to share.
Fall provides the ideal energetic container to get in touch with what holds us back, and what we need to honor in ourselves, others, and the world around us. The mingling with the energy of late summer supports us to hold ourselves close to our heart with compassion as we explore this territory. It is very helpful to ground ourself in the late summer energy of the Divine Mother so we feel held as we begin our journey inward.
As we travel through fall I will share some seasonal recipes that support this part of our yearly journey. In my book I list many herbs, spice blends, fall cleanse and deeper understanding of how to embrace these fall qualities within ourselves.
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