Thankfulness and Balance
The Autumn Equinox is September 22 and a time for balance. I think balance, stability, is very important this year as it has been an upsetting time. It is time to put a sense of balance into your life no matter what is going on outside of your control, you can be balanced within yourself. As the days get shorter it is traditionally time to begin going within yourself to examine your thoughts and prepare yourself for the long dark night ahead. It is also a time to be thankful. Everyone has something to be thankful for, start by being thankful for being able to breathe, such a simple thing that is hardly ever given any thought about. There so many simple pleasures and gifts that you are given that often aren't considered at all: a friend's smile when he is pleased to see you, hearing a child laugh without any constraint, the smell of freshly cut grass, the touch of your loved one's hand on your face.
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Live in Balance
Apples are a fall harvest product and a symbol of self-transformation and love. I'd like you to do an apple-love-self-transformation exercise. Get the best looking apple you can find, one with a lovely color and appealing shape that feels great in your hand. Wash it and go to your favorite chair or place and study your apple, hold it in your hand, toss it from hand to hand, now take a bite, let the apple crunch in your mouth, smell the delicious earthy apple odor, savor the sweetness. You should be grateful that you have had this wonderful apple experience. You can do this on the Autumn Equinox or anytime, but make it a thoughtful ritual. When you are grateful, you will fall into balance.
Fall into Balance
To go another step, do my Autumn Equinox Ritual and Spell to create balance for yourself. When you are in balance it will flow over to people around you. When you have balance you can deal with problems that may cross your path, you can enjoy all of the small pleasures to the fullest. Especially if this has been a unproductive year for you, you need to get in balance. Balance in your home is protection of your home and those who share the home with you and when you are protected you are able to be more in balance. You need to be in balance to have good health. Prepare yourself for the change of the seasons and bring stability to your home. Balance your life now.
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