The Magic of The Seasons

The Magic of The Seasons

Here I am, happily settled in New England – and, while I’ve been fortunate to travel to just about every state in this country, my heart and soul are always most at home here – in this part of the country that feels so supremely comfortable.

At a time when many of my friends are retiring to warmer climates, I remain blissfully content in this geographical region of changing temperatures, and varied forms of precipitation.

Yesterday, while driving with my husband, Joe, down a road that took us past acres of trees and vast mountain views, we were excited to discover that many of the trees were beginning to sport their bright orange hues. Autumn is still officially more than two weeks away, yet the flora and fauna are getting prepared.

There are definitely more small critters scurrying around, collecting their seeds and nuts. Mums are now plentiful and soon, too, will be the pumpkins and squash of mid-fall.

It is all supremely beautiful, and amazing, and quite awe-inspiring. The changing of the seasons is, in my mind, nothing short of magical. And it is worthy of celebration.

As are the transformations of our lives – from birth to old age - with the physical, spiritual and psychological changes that are all part and parcel of this road of life on which we are traveling.

This was the summer I celebrated a birthday, a “big” birthday (although aren’t they all big birthdays?) and I truly celebrated. Okay, to be very honest here, I am in the autumn of my life – closer to the end of November than mid-September – and I see the physical changes in my body just as clearly as I can see the leaves turning colors on the trees. But I’ve come to recognize the magic in all of this. It is as it is, and as it should be.

And to whatever higher power you or I attribute these changes – both in the natural world and within myself – I hope I never cease to find wonder and magic in the flow of the seasons. And the path of my life.

I’m planning on hiking up a mountain path this afternoon to view the gorgeous fall scenery, fully taking into consideration that the next time I have this opportunity I might be in snowshoes.

Magic? Yes, it most surely is!

C.J. Golden, motivational speaker and author of TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN, the award winning TAO-GIRLS RULE!, and the recently published REFLECTIONS FROM BEYOND, travels the country inspiring all with her dynamic spirit and vision. Visit her at www.taogirl.com and www.reflectionsfrombeyond.com