It's September and fall is right around the corner. The lazy days of summer are gone; swimming, camping, hiking, fishing and sitting on the patio or under a tree reading a book.
The sun has climbed higher in the sky; warm but not hot. It's time to enjoy the fresh air. Being surrounded by nature tends to replenish the body. We have the feeling we have come home, to a more peaceful and restful place. The fresh air tends to open our minds and let all our thoughts unfold. If you listen very closely you will hear the rustle of the falling leaves and the scurrying of birds and small animals preparing for winter.
The array of colors in the fall is many; mostly earth tones; oranges, reds, soft green, sometimes almost purple and all shades of brown. Nature seems to burst into beauty this time of year.
And what about the earthly smell? It's hard to describe the smell of the earth in fall. A mixture of ripe earth, fallen leaves, acorns or is it a honeysweet smell? Sometimes it's a musty smell; but whatever it is, it's hard to explain.
As the air continues to cool and the leaves begin to change color, put on a light jacket and try walking around the lake, or reading a book in the park; take your dog for a walk or whatever it is you enjoy outside. Notice how your body and mind feel as you are surrounded by nature. Let the wind blow your hair, Mother Nature doesn't care what we look like. Hear the sounds, see the colors, smell the earth and let your body begin to relax and let go of the summer activities. Even though we enjoyed them, we, like the earth, are ready for a rest.
