Dancing through my garden the other day, I was thinking about how God forces us to accept the cycles of life and death, seasons of abundance and of want, and what a blessing it is.
The fall season shifts the thriving plants in my garden. My tomato plants were eaten up by giant hornworms, gave 4 or so more cherry tomatoes, then started dying back. Cantaloupes are done. The last cucumber was picked 3 days ago. I’ve now planted 4 different types of greens: arugula, mustard, red kale, and swiss chard. The onions and leeks will keep hanging out. Okra will be cut back and keep producing until frost. Seasons change.
The chickens are still on strike except for one. I get one egg every other day. I’m so thankful for that ONE. Chickens oftentimes stop laying when the days get shorter. They respond to the number of daylight hours. People that rely on egg production need to add artificial lighting to “extend” daylight hours. I choose not to do that. They are born with the eggs they will lay. I appreciate the need for a break. I don’t cull them regularly, allowing them to hang out and lay a few eggs as long as they can. Seasons come and go.
My father passed away in March. This is the first year he missed his birthday, his wife moving out of their home, our going through his treasures, my birthday, my son buying his own fixer-upper car, and the upcoming holidays. I have beaucoup feelings about it. Waves of emptiness, regret, happy memories. I have dug into some past emotions that I thought I had moved beyond. I am working to embrace those feelings, saying, “it’s ok to feel this, but it’s not allowed to define my mood, day, relationships, or future”. This is a new season.
Moving into business mindsets with a coach is opening up an amazing season for me. I’m seeing new ways to serve others and improve our family’s financial position. Future seasons.
Recognize. Accept. Embrace. Let go. Move forward.
And just because I love the cooler weather and all the fall things, here are 2 DIY Fall things for ya:
Pumpkin Mask
Why Pumpkin? Did you know that pumpkin is packed with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids that increase cell turnover, leaving the skin brighter and smoother? Or that pumpkin has vitamins A and C that soften and smooth the skin and may boost collagen production? Pumpkin has a small chemical structure that penetrates deep into the skin, bringing all of the benefits with it. This makes pumpkin the perfect ingredient for a face mask
Worried about acne? Pumpkin seeds are a delicious source of zinc, which regulates hormone levels and controls oil on the skin. They also contain vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which are necessary to maintain the skin barrier function and regulate oily output. That’s why this pumpkin mask is a must this fall.
Trust me on this DIY. You have never had such buttery soft and smooth skin. Are you going to try it?
Ingredients
4 tablespoons pumpkin purée
4 tablespoons raw honey
8 drops copaiba essential oil
4 drops orange essential oil
Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients together, and store in 4 oz. jar.
To use the pumpkin mask, spread a small amount on your face and neck.
Allow to soak for 10 minutes before washing off.
credit to Lindsey Elmore
Changing Leaves Diffuser Blend
Individual diffuser:
6 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
2 drops Wintergreen
2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus or Ravintsara
For easy diffusing, just 10X it in a 15ml bottle or other easy to use container:
60 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
20 drops Wintergreen
20 drops Eucalyptus Globulus or Ravintsara
Here’s to fall and embracing the change!
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