The equinox has passed and we're now officially in the fall.
For a change, here's a letter from Cheryl (actually an email) that I wanted to share with you:
I have to tell you (the Blue-eyed Boy) was so sweet on our walk on Saturday. He was collecting leaves for nature crafts and he says that Autumn is his favourite season because it reminds him of Nana and he misses that time with you.
How touching is that?
Now, to my shame, I have to confess my efforts in the direction of honouring the season through arranging a nature table and collecting leaves, pine cones and so on, were pretty minimal. However, what does Cheryl's note tell us? That even this small nod to the season was incredibly important for a small grandson.
To experience the cycle of the year as fully as possible is a help to us all, but specially for the children who are still learning how to be on the earth. Nurturing their natural connection with nature will lead to a strengthening for their whole lives.
