Fall in 2022

Autumn is coming. The air becomes fresh and crisp.

The fruits of summer are being harvested; the heart of 

labor is beginning to cool. There is a more relaxed feeling

in the air: The fiery activity of summer is replaced by the 

celebrations of autumn.

In spring, we all had to struggle to make the ascendancy of

the year. In summer, we reveled in the glory of fire and

vigor. Now, we can begin to let things relax. Just as the

pumpkins are beginning to fill out, the squash is hanging

heavy and golden on the vines, and the leaves are starting

to hint of warm colors, so too can we look forward to

mellowness and quietness.

This is the time for harvest. But every planting and growing

season also leaves behind excess and inevitable waste. The

dust of summer still lingers. The stubble in the fields will 

have to be burned. We must harvest fully and then clean up

fully. Harvest is also the time for cleansing and taking stock.

DENG MING-DAO

On Thursday, September 22 the Fall Equinox arrives here in the Northern Hemisphere. Wether we call it the Autumnal Equinox or September Equinox or Fall Equinox matter none. It seems to me the question is whether we are aware of the turning of seasons, the changes all about us in the vegetation and feel in the air; not to mention our BEing in tune with nature.

Mother, Father, God, Universal Power

Remind us daily of the sanctity of life.

Touch our hearts with the glorious oneness

of all creation,

As we strive to respect all the living beings

on this planet.

Penetrate our souls with the beauty of this

earth,

As we attune ourselves to the rhythm and

flow of the seasons.

Awaken our minds with the knowledge to 

achieve a world in perfect harmony

And grant us the wisdom to realize that we

can have heaven on earth.

JO POORE 

Here in Cotati we have already received some 1000% of our "normal" rainfall for this month of September. All the plants in my garden are shouting out "hurrah, keep the raindrops falling!"

Due to the very hot, hot, hot
spell 10 days or so ago,
the leaves on the Japanese maple tree
are just turning brown instead
of the vibrant orange/yellow of last year.

As we all honor Fall and all her glory may we have a hearty, fully joyful as well as emotionally releasing belly

The Japanese maple tree's leaves
were not very colorful this year.
The Fall color of the leaves
are not as spectacular as last.