Always my new year. Always a beginning. Always an answer to an unspoken question.
When I stray too far from the ways that keep me centered and whole--thinking, listening, sitting quiet and still--October reminds me.
In my kitchen I watch a ray of sunlight shift to copper at day's end. Apples on the counter wait to be peeled and sliced. Ginger simmers on the stove, its steam curling a golden trail through the room. Outside a cardinal calls to her mate from the oxblood leaves of the ninebark tree. What she sings to him I can never know, but her song keeps time with the beat of my own heart.
This is so beautiful it made me shiver.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, my friend. I've been terrible at keeping up with blogging this year, so I truly appreciate your visit and your kind words. xo
DeleteSuch beautiful words to remind us all of the gifts of Fall. Such a lovely apple image.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cheryl! This is my absolute favorite time of year.
DeleteSuch beautiful thoughts Gigi. It is interesting how October reminds us to 'be still.' Summer seems such a flurry of crazy activity. I welcome the calm, the quiet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen! I'm with you about the calm and quiet of autumn. Even though life seems just as busy, I find it easier to pause and breathe once fall arrives.
DeleteWhat a perfect moment captured.
ReplyDeleteThanks, my sweet friend! xo
DeleteAmazing words!
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