Soul Inspirations
by John Holland
Fall is in the air and the Autumn Equinox is about to happen on September 22nd. With fall arriving, it always means to me that like the seasons – everything changes. Children and young adults begin or go back to school, many for the first time, and others return to meet new teachers and classmates. In some parts of the country, the trees explode with color as they change with the season, the weather gets cooler, and a sense of crispness is in the air. When fall arrives, I feel more invigorated and more alert.
Over the summer many of us relax as we celebrate the warmer weather, and have a tendency to pull away from our normal schedule. Exercising takes a back seat to sitting on the beach, our diets and eating habits fall into a summer pattern as we enjoy barbecues and picnics, and fast food becomes easier to eat and prepare. Everything in the summer season speaks to us about relaxing and vacations, but when the summer is over, many people are sad or upset that the season and our lives are about to change once again, as nothing remains the same.
The fall is one of my favorite seasons, and somehow seems to get me back on track and focused on what needs to be done, and what changes have to be made in different areas of my life.
I find that during this time, I like to change my style a little as I update my wardrobe and experiment with different colors and fabrics that I haven’t worn in the past. I work on changing my food choices and begin to research new recipes, and seek out new dining experiences with healthy foods from around the world that I’ve never tried before. I look around my condo and get rid of as much clutter as I can, or add to the décor with new curtains or even a small piece of new furniture, or refresh the plants that have been there for years.
So instead of resisting the change, I encourage you to embrace it! Even changing what type of books you usually read can take you and your imagination to places that you’ve never thought possible. Let this beautiful falls season help you and remind you that some changes at this time might be exactly what you need
John’s Lesson
Regardless of the season, life has a way of pushing us along, so instead of fighting it, I recommend you embrace it. Take the time to examining your life, especially in areas where you feel stagnant or bored and ask yourself: “What small positive changes can I make?” Whatever pops into your head first is a clue that your intuition and soul are trying to get your attention!
