Autumn

If everything was created for our pleasure from the earth to the sky, I don't know about you, but I love it. I am mesmorized everyday by the beautiful things in nature. I especially love this time of the year when summer becomes fall and the leaves on the trees turn wonderful shades of orange, red and yellow. They fall to the ground like a blanket to remind us of what is next.

I noticed that not just the plants, but the animals know winter is upon us and they prepare in advance like we do. It is as if you can smell the snow coming. While an animals fur gets thicker, we put on sweaters, while they store food, our menu gets heartier and while they build nests and homes for warmth, we do to. Amazing......

We might be human beings, but we are a part of nature as well. Everything working in harmony like a well oiled machine. Sometimes just taking the time to stop and actually see the small things is showing gratitude to the creator of all beautiful things!

Point to ponder: How do you picture the changing of the seasons? This quote really sums it up for me. "Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower." Albert Camus

Reason for the Season

I ask myself, is Christ in Christmas?

I've come to believe, that for whatever reason, Christ is not in Christmas anymore and people have truly lost sight of why we share this special day. Instead, Christmas time has become this random day we give ourselves permission to be frivolous overspenders without remote concern for the consequences of such insanity.

It is not O.K. to take this blessed time of the year for granted. If we take the gifts out of the equation what would we have left?

What is left is the true meaning of the season. Love, thankfulness, family, friends, blessings, reflections from the year and an appreciation for everyday we have life! There is definately a reason for the season.

Point to ponder: If you had no money to even buy a gift, what would you do instead? Maybe, in a humble way, you would just give a hug!