The full moon rises from the horizon, an orange sentry with an eye on us below. The nights are cooler but the crickets keep playing their fiddles, a little slower, but with the same hopeful chirp. Geese honk in the nights, talking their way south. Sight unseen, we know their V formation.
The natural world in our temperate climate slows down. Orion rises high in the sky. The light is getting shorter, and the dark a little longer. There is more time for rest, clear skies with stars, and cooler weather making outdoor activities more comfortable.
School settles in as students hit the rhythm of a new year. Our education spanned at least two decades schedules that start at the end of summer. Fall always seems exciting; signalling a new beginning.
These are a few of the signs of fall. Notice them. Enjoy them. Slow your breathing in this season of colours. Go for a walk in the leaves. Play a game in the park with friends or family. Put the busy away, and start preparing for something.
Enjoy your health. Enjoy your connections with others. Enjoy time by yourself.
Move, sleep, eat well, but not too much, hydrate. Create something. Try something new.
Fall is the perfect time to check in with yourself. If you are not feeling well, consider your options. Do something to support your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Keep doing what is working.
Let fall be a new start. Make a plan, take a deep breath, and take the first step.
Be well.
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