I am struck this morning by how the seasons provide us with an external guide to follow in our internal life. The outward signs of fall are all around us; back to school, leaves changing color, apples ripening, sweaters and hot drinks. These things catch our attention, slow us down and move us out of the high activity of summer and into a more mellow and wholesome and cozzy place. If we take nature's example, we can begin to look inside of ourselves in an attempt to see the fruits of the harvest for this year. I feel the warm weight of autumn and the coming winter like a comforting blanket on my being and I thank God for slowing things down and bringing things up for review in my mind and heart. I hope you will take some time to reflect on your life, your strivings, your purpose, your heart. | 
