The Farmer's Almanac (known as the 'moon magic book' in my household) says that the autumnal equinox is the time when day and night are roughly the same in length. This denotes a "profound shift in the seasonal cycle as it provides a rich opportunity for abundance." Now, I realize that the equinox took place last month, but I feel that only now am I sensing its effects. (I always was a late bloomer.) The world shifts into harvest, fall sports, an abundance of yard work, and possibilities of expansion.
An extremely eventful season for educators, autumn invites us to reflect. During this time of year, I find myself daydreaming of stories and look forward to intense brainstorming sessions with fellow writers. I ponder about the last thoughts of leaves as they jump from trees. (Is the foliage suicidal or are they really into extreme sports like cliff diving?) Occasionally, I think Mother Nature likes to pull pranks on me when she blows her wind so that I must rake the leaves again. I also find myself anticipating the next book and the 'jazz hands' waving as the author and I celebrate the creation of something marvelous.
It is said that autumn paints emotion like no other season. I can attest to that. With feelings of hope associated with our first year of fundraising, frustration with not having enough time to read and proof everything that I want, and catharsis once a project is complete, my emotional spectrum matches the changing leaves. So, my fellow storytellers - reflect, enjoy the season, and write!
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