Autumn Begins with Reflections

Very much so.

The energy is palpable around the world. What feels like endings can only usher in beginnings. I do have hope, though.

Without dabbling into the political spectrum (because it's not my public thing and I'd rather keep my thoughts private on this matter), A LOT has happened in the past week, past month, and past year. We're way over halfway through 2025, and life is wrangling in all kinds of scenarios.

Where would I be without Greg, Wizard, and my garden delights and creations? All three of these tangibles give me such peace and purpose. I've scaled my days down to be as simple and helpful as possible. Three factors keep me going -- forgiveness, compassion, and understanding. If I go on my morning walk with the mantra "I am Divinely guided and all is well," somehow the hours tick by a little easier.

These reflections in the final weeks of my 65th year here on this fine earth, and I've never felt such a rush of LOVE in my heart. I can liken it to having more contentment, being a late bloomer on pretty much everything, and my home life. September is eclipse month, too. So there's that.

As a Libra, I feel the changes looming in our culture. I feel the shift. I feel we need to come together and not be torn apart anymore as a society. If we could just be more harmonious, more diplomatic, more willing to listen, and more respectful, I believe a significant transformation could happen.

What else? We'll be traveling to Arizona to be with Mom on Thanksgiving, this much I know. Greg has been surfing more days per week, and I've been running more days per week. Wizard is turning into one fine runner pup. He gets it as he seems to have a smile on his face when we're clocking in the miles on the beach. I love it.

If there's one thing I can leave you with on this 22nd day of September, it's this: 22 days are the best. Something about the '11' times '2' makes for magical occurrences. Whether we all can agree on anything or disagree on most, it's that being a decent human goes a long way. No matter the cause or the action. Just be a good human.

I'll touch back next month, once I've accepted the fact that I'll be 66 years young. I did do a deep dive into the number "66" and found that it completely resonates with my Libra-ness. All the characteristics that I ascribe to and are embedded in my birth DNA are what this profound number can bring. Or be.

Have a blessed autumn and Libra season. Have some sort of awakening to what the pulse of the world is and get involved. Get creative. Be inspired. Do wonderful things for your fellow human or animal. Be truthful and follow those truth nuggets only. Try not to buy into the narrative of hate. It only weakens your soul and doesn't allow for your full expression of love.

Thank you for taking a moment to reflect with me. My heart is better for it.

All my love,

Gerry Ellen xo (below is my front yard garden in all her glory!) :)