Sage and Crystals Fall/Winter 2023

In the realm of nature's magnificence, our favorite season of all is a season that dances on the edge of change a season where the energetics of transformation are palpable in every rustling leaf and cool breeze. It is the season of fall. It slows us down enough to take a deep breath and exhale.

As the days grow shorter and the sun's angle dips lower in the sky, a subtle alchemy begins to stir in the natural world. It is as if the Earth is preparing for a great slumber, shedding its lush greenery in favor of a more somber and contemplative environment. The oncevibrant foliage, so full of life and vigor, surrenders to the inevitable march of time. Each leaf, green with the splendor of spring and summer, now takes on a new role, a final act of grace before its descent to the forest floor.

The essence of fall is an enchanting blend of contradictions. There is a simultaneous sense of urgency and serenity as if the world is in a hurry to slow down.

The air becomes crisp, and the wind carries the scent of dried leaves and earth. It's a time when the sunsets blaze with fiery hues against the yellows, reds, and orange foliage. The visual beauty is astounding. It is also a time of preparation. Animals scurry about, collecting and storing food for the harsh months ahead. Squirrels stuff their cheeks with acorns, and birds embark on epic journeys to warmer climes, guided by some ancient instinct. It's a time of hard work and diligence, a reminder that even amid beauty and transformation, there is a practical side to nature's grand design.

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, we, too, draw inward. We spend time reflecting, acknowledging that change is inevitable just as the seasons come and go.

Fall is a season that reminds us of the beauty in letting go, embracing change, and finding peace during transition. There is a deep and abiding beauty in the cycle of life. It's a season that teaches us to cherish the present moment, for it will soon become a memory, a leaf in the ever-turning book of nature's grand story.

So, let us embrace the spirit of fall with open hearts and arms and be grateful for the beauty, abundance, and reflectiveness it brings to our lives.