Lessons of Autumn

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year for those of us who live in regions of the world that have four seasons.  It is the season when trees change color as their leaves take on new hues and tones, bursting with yellow, red and orange.  Even a gray day shimmers with color, reminding us that there is also brightness in dark moments.

When life seems difficult and less than happy, I look to the autumn leaves.  They are in their fullest beauty during this third season of their lives.  Rather than worry about disappearing with the onslaught of winter, they wave in the wind and share their glorious colors.  This is their moment and they live it to the fullest in sunshine or shade.  They celebrate today, knowing that Spring will bring a new generation of buds blossoming into leaves that will equally shine and shimmer next Fall.

We too can celebrate each day and shine through our own inner colors.  That is where our true beauty comes from at every age.

Bonnie Fatio