Tuesday, September 22, 2009 is the Vernal Equinox, also known as Mabon, Harvest Home, Second Harvest, and Cornucopia.  Equinoxes are times when daylight and darkness use the same number of hours in a day and are a good time to contemplate balance in our lives.

 It is time to bring in the harvest—Mother Earth gives her children nourishment and abundance to help them prepare for the winter and darkness. During this time we give thanks for the abundance that the long days and sunlight have given, we also take this moment to balance, to rest, to simply be, and prepare ourselves for winter’s slumber. 

 Maybe you are struggling to discern what abundance has come into your life.  Maybe you, like many others, have had a difficult year thus far and are not feeling very abundant.  I encourage you to look again with a different idea of abundance – abundance is not just about material rewards.  It also encompasses your emotional, spiritual and physical self. 

 Have you discovered an inner strength that has carried you through difficult days?  Are there new people in your life that have made things better?  Have you learned any new skills or attitudes that can help in the future? 

 Years ago I had a friend who hated the fall equinox.  For her it was the death of summer.  It triggered fears of ‘not enough’ and dark, dark days ahead.  As much as I sympathized with her feelings, I adore the fall.  Sweaters come back and fires are lit again.

 The shedding leaves remind me of gold falling from the sky – for me and everyone.  I love the idea of nature slipping into slumber again – to be restored and rejuvenated.  It is a time when we each can re-discover quiet hobbies again, like reading, knitting, baking, playing cards and games…

 My new podcast of a Harvest Meditation can help you discover new abundance and gifts maybe you have overlooked.  May it help you to connect to your own abundance here and now.  For long nights are coming and peace is waiting for you to step into… 

Tags: abundance, balance, daylight, fall equinox, mp3 Harvest meditation, peace

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