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Reflect on your journey of faith as you enter into the fall season.
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Everyone that knows me, knows that Fall is my favorite season. I love everything about it.
The beautiful colors. The striking vividness of it all.
The tastes of hot chocolate and pumpkin pie.
The smell of wood smoke or cinnamon spice candles.
The feeling of being wrapped up in warm sweaters, to fend off the chilly air.
The sound of geese flying in a V, over head.
It’s all good…and I enjoy it.
Fall encompasses all my senses.
But, as much as I love Fall and all it has to offer…
Fall is also about what is coming.
All of nature has one last color infused celebration before dying.
For a season. Only for a season.
I think most people can agree with me, that in each of our journeys there is “a Fall”.
A time of reflection. A time to slow down. A time to recoup. A time to enjoy. And a time…
to get ready for winter.
Fall brings with it the desire to stay close to home, to “nest”, to be with family, to give Thanksgiving.
And, to prepare for the dead of winter.
The cold times. The hard times. The isolated times.
But, it’s for a season…..only for a season.
Death always gives way to something new.
Much like a bulb (or seed) that is planted in the Fall…that lays dormant in the darkness of soil…it waits.
Waits for the sun and the warmth of new life.
A seed must die, before it can ever bloom and become what it is supposed to be.
So, to me, Fall is that “in between” time.
The best of what was, waiting for what will be.
And from what I understand…the best is yet to come.
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A very lovely write. Autumn is my favorite season, and you captured it perfectly within your words!
I love how you express the beauty of Fall. Beautiful insights!
Well, fall is not my favorite season, but after reading your list, maybe it should be! ha. It’s looking better and better now. Thanks for sharing.
Oh yes, pumpkin pie. That photo surely does look good enough to eat. At our place, our ground is covered with Oak Leaves as our trees continue to shed. Our squirrels are hunting for the oak acorns that are also falling. Soon I will be able to again wear a sweater. I love all the seasons, but Fall is a favorite because we are transporting soon into winter and then into another year. Days gone, weeks gone, months gone, and yet we prepare for our Lords return. Perhaps there is still time to reap the harvest!
Dawn, you have captured “fall” in all it’s beauty and charm. Celebrating the “in between” for the good or bad. 🙂
Fall is my favorite time of year as well!
We are fast “fall” friends, aren’t we Dawn. You are blooming. I can hear Autumn’s song singing over you — every time I come here! You’re brilliant with His presence, open book for us. *hugs*