Facing Change with Equinimity
Watching the seasons change is a part of life that can have a real impact on our psyche and sense of wellbeing. Think for a moment about how it feels to see the first daffodils of spring after a long, cold, dark winter. They can bring such vibrant hope, a constant reminder of longer, warmer days ahead, a sense of relief from the long winter.
As autumn emerges and we watch the leaves turn golden, red, and brown, we witness the spectacular beauty of change. This is a fleeting moment between the passing of the fruitful abundance of summer and the arrival of the stark bare stillness of winter. Autumn ushers in a sense of letting go; subtly, it brings with it grief and the need to turn inwards.