Autumn
Being in the woods during the oncoming season of autumn can be a
little overwhelming Mother Nature puts on such a grand show that it's
difficult to know where to look first. There is color everywhere, from
the tops of the trees that are still retaining their leaves to the forest
floor carpeted with the multicolored leaves that have let go. Being in
nature can restore our mood, give us back our energy and vitality
while also refreshing and rejuvenating us.
The feeling of being
immersed in nature is believed to be calming, also reducing rates of
stress and ardety. My intentions during my time spent in the woods is
to pay attention and to look at my own habits of distraction. No
analyzing and no judgments just observation.
Autumn has a peculiar personality of its own which is powerfully
attractive. It is a time to get out and enjoy the last rays of sun which
can warm your skin. To hear the crisp sound of dried leaves under
your feet, to go for a walk on a foggy morning and to indulge in the
smoke of wood fire that drifts to our nostriis. But what is it exactly
about the season that turns one's thoughts to the end of things? Is it
the yellow browns, the crisp chill in the air
that foreshadows the cold
snap of winter? While all that undoubtedly takes place, autumn is also
full of life too; outdoor walks, trick or treating with friends,
Thanksgiving with family, romantic rides in the countryside to see the
changing colors of the foltage, all these represent some of life's most
memorable moments. Perhaps that is why autumn is so often linked
with reflection. It causes the mind to stop and pause, to look back,
while also musing on
I strolled through the woods pushing and
crunching leaves beneath
my feet with every step I took on this crisp tall September afternoon.
The dominant earthy smells of fall were largely the product of plants
hunkering down for the winter. I could see that the Autumn leaves
began to decay and their sugars and organic compounds in the heat
break down, created the classic musky-sweet smell of a leat pile. As I
walked along listening to the wrestling of the leaves still clinging to its
limbs above, I glanced up and observed the colors dancing and flowing
within the breeze. It was on this walk in which I had come to the
realization
with the sun going down, and the wind whistling by, that
autumn is such an emotional season. As it gives a breath of fresh air to
your spirit and the earth around you, it's also there to remind you that
summer's warmth has departed, and winters grip is not far away. On
this day, I stopped to soak up the moment of glory all while the colors
showcased
its beauty, breathing in the crisp air of Autumn
I've discovered many techniques for grounding and connecting with
Earth. The most effective for me are often the simplest Walking in
nature is powerful, as well as spending time in a green park I find that
being barefoot and feeling the ground beneath my feet,
instantly
rekindles my deep root connection with the earth. I love to spend time
connecting with anything natural communing with the trees; adoring
wildlife, feeling the majesty of the rolling hills and mountains or
running my hands through a flowing river. Of course, a stroll in the
woods during any time of the year, even
of the coldest months in
winter, is good for the mind, body, and sout However, an autumn walk
is a real experience for the senses. The leaves rustle and crunch
beneath your feet, the air is wonderfully fresh,
and the last rays of
sunshine warm your face Autumn is precisely the right time to wrap
yourself up warm and go on an excursion through the woods.