Autumn 2020 - Cycles of Change

In a little under two weeks, we will arrive at another significant time in the wheel-of-the-year, Alban Elfed (Autumn Equinox). 

2020 continues to be a year of change reminding us of the cyclical nature of the celestial bodies as well as the neverending seasonal cycles of nature and life that surrounds us here on Earth.  Despite its continual nature, change is often difficult for many people. How do you feel about change? Do you find yourself resisting change and wishing to hold onto what once was, or do you eagerly embrace it with excitement?

As the daylight hours begin to grow shorter and the northern hemisphere prepares for the colder months, I encourage you to use the increased hours of darkness to sit in silence and consider your relationship with this cyclical nature of life. In Ancient Greece, during the rituals of Eleusis, the initiate was shown a single kernel of grain and was told, "In silence is the seed of wisdom gained."  In reflection, during these last few months, what has changed for you both in your inner and outer worlds?  What have you harvested or gleaned from this time? 
 
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.  There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature-the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."
-Rachel Carson-
 
Photo credit: "Orgasmic Orange Overload" by Mendhack