On this autumnal equinox...

are you finding balance, or is the weight of the world getting hard to bear?

Nature photo of the day: the beautiful weight of an early fall garden harvest.

the moon has risen
it's been riding the waves of the domed sky 
for more than sixteen hours straight
only to rise again 
in another eight
falling above
dipping below
it seems that the moon has
a mind of her own
on this autumnal equinox
when light and dark
are proposed to be equal
there is no light without darkness
and no darkness without a light
so on this day
sit outside
and offer up a prayer
to the moon
and the sun
for they are like-lighted
bringing balance and harmony
to our wondrous Earth

- Cheryl M.

For the past few days people have been talking extensively about the equinox (at least the people we follow on social media).

Chances are good then, that you already know all about it.

Rather than take your precious time away from nature, we encourage you all to get outside, sit on the porch/deck with a book in hand, cook/bake something seasonal and enjoy it outside under the cover of trees while you contemplate all that is on your plate.

Find balance in not biting off more than you can chew.

Figure out how much you can carry, both literally, physically and figuratively.

Know what is worth saving as you imagine your future self and successes.

Get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful day!

As for the journal prompt of the day:

In what ways will I be celebrating the autumnal equinox, now or in the future?

If you don’t have anything planned yet for today’s important event, never fear, it will happen around the same time next year. So, there’s no need to worry. Every celebration comes around in good time.

Not sure how to celebrate the equinox?

Here are a few powerful tips from The Outdoor Apothecary on how to create your own rituals related to this particular day.

Today we’ve already baked a pumpkin from the garden, picked pears, eaten locally grown and harvested apples, and spent meaningful time in nature.

In just a few moments we are off to a good-bye-to-the-outdoor-cafe-season party which coincidentally aligns with the equinox.

Cheers,

Cheryl

How are you celebrating the autumnal equinox? Go ahead and share your thoughts as you inspire others below!