Autumn is a time of year that I love. I would apologize (why do I want to always add two "p"s in apologize?) for not writing here in a LONG ass time, but you know, sometimes life is better spent outside living than inside on the computer. I plan to get better, so there you go.
So Autumn, it's kickin' it in full full force right now. And here in the Midwest we've been granted the most fabulous week of 80 degree temperatures without much humidity, and loads of sunshine. It's like Mother Nature is giving us a full dose of Vitamin D before the sun goes into some version of hibernation for Winter. It has been perfect. And yet we know that soon leg warmers, long underwear, hats, scarves and big cozy sweaters will be our constant companions.
The garden isn't asleep yet. Marigolds, asters, dahlias, and cosmos are still brilliant in our front and back yards. Flower bulbs and garlic will be planted soon. Yet, the season is transitioning into more internal times, as parts of our yarden have started to die, as trees lose their leaves, so the Universe has been transitioning too, in many ways close to me, and also in bigger more obvious spaces.
Inspirational genius left this world this week too early, but ever so gracefully. And beyond the technology that we each use with such ease and without even noticing any more I hope that his words and his attitude can kick our excuse ridden lives into gear. I mean really, what is our problem, why in the world do we think we are not brilliant, beautiful, capable human beings able to do ANYTHING we set our hearts and heads to do?!
“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? And we’ve all chosen to do this with our lives. So it better be damn good. It better be worth it.” – Steve Jobs (Fortune)
Please find what gives your heart meaning and go after it. There is no reason in the world to be unhappy. I know we are each on our own journey facing fears and doubts and being much more critical of ourselves than anyone else could ever be. Let up. Find your joy and inspiration and pursue it with your whole being. And I will do my best to do the same.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs’ Stanford Commencement Address
