ANCIENT ENERGIES RISE - Fall Equinox 2021
Our soils have been quenched, finally. Life is again springing forth from their thirsty roots. What a sad time our soil, plants and hearts have had with the intense heat and fires ravaging our environment. Thankfully now, though months later, the roots are giving forth enough energy here at the equinox to transport the season to completion. Dahlias whose leaves were burnt and buds crinkled are now peeking their heads out and saying “don’t give up on us, we have more to show”! Isn’t this like what we’re all feeling? We are looking for signs of renewal. Despite adversity the Autumn has a way of clearing the air, reminding us of all that is good and beckoning us to to savor the harvest. Many of us feel a low-grade malaise even if we are not in crisis. The replenished roots are bringing up deeply stored energies like ancient crystals from the earth.
Many say we are deep into a profound transformation which we as humans and our earth need. As painful as major change is, I do believe it’s true. No going back to the ‘normal’ of wars, xenophobia, racism, gender inequality, homelessness and more. It’s time to progress as a global community. As a species we have the capacity to be more evolved. Each of us are like drops of water in the ocean and can make a difference with kindness, compassion and personal growth. So many wise teachers are available to guide us if we look. In a sea of misinformation and conspiracy theories all around, these teachings have been a blessing.
One of my favs, Caroline Myss writes the following in a description of her new series. She is always so articulate and profound.
The Call to Empowerment
"We are living at an extraordinary time in human history – the era of self-realization. Mystical truths are awakening into the mainstream of life, into our understanding of health, and making their way into how we relate to nature. We are in the foothills of a bio-spiritual-ecological relationship with creation – and this is organic Divinity. All creation is an expression and manifestation of the Divine.”
In the midst of the unprecedented heat, one marvelous event was the arrival and training of our new puppy, Josie. Now 6 months old she is everything I could have wanted in a dog and brings us pure puppy bliss! There's a reason so many humans love dog companions! Despite the work and occasional inconvenience, they love us to the core and hold no grudges. They are funny and fun. She's a Cavapoo, a mixture of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and miniature poodle. Black and beautiful with a while "soul patch" under her chin, she has won our hearts and is keeping us fit! Pictures to follow in my next post.
I look back in awe to the garden bounty of early Spring. Two of the photos here are from that time. Fortunately Nature recovers and with the rains we are hopeful for full revived splendor! As always in Fall, we gardeners are looking to the next year. This time I'm planting camellias in shadier places and perusing roses that repeat. My garden real estate isn't big enough for some of the one-time blooming roses so off they go to new homes or the compost bin. I had seen some shorter and spreading winter flowering camellias and now with my latest exploration, I'm excited to put some in places I thought were uninhabitable. They are not! Vivid color in winter is always desirable.
Finally, a wonderful photo my neighbor Bob Graef took of our back garden table from over the fence that separates us!
Stay happy, contented and optimistic even if you don't feel it. Fake it til you make it...
