Mark your calendars – the northern hemisphere officially welcomes the Fall Equinox September 22 at 10:29 p.m. EDT.
“Equinox” is from the Medieval Latin words for “equal night.” It signifies the time of the year when the sun and moon each claim 12 hours, creating a cosmic balance of darkness and light. It also symbolizes the world itself moving into balance.
This period of symmetry and harmony is the perfect opportunity to reassess the balance of body, mind and spirit in your own life, and take positive action steps to heal any imbalances. You’re now bridging your past and your future.
First, in the physical, have you been gifting your body with the care and attention it deserves? A healthy mind and spirit require a healthy, balanced body. Have you been neglecting any of the basics – predominantly live, raw organic vegan food, sufficient pure water, and daily stretching, brisk walking and other exercise? Take this opportunity to renew your commitment to honoring your body temple.
In the realm of the mind, take a moment to reflect on the things that nourished and depleted you this year. For those positive things – how can you bring more of them into your life from this point forward? And for the challenging ones, now is the opportunity to release them. A simple affirmation statement, like, “I release all worry to the light,” is deceptively powerful. Just saying the words, even if you don’t quite believe them 100%, will start to set a healing shift in motion.
As Albert Einstein said, “You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” Neuroscience shows that affirmations effectively create brand new neural pathways in our brains, literally transforming our mind with a positive new directive. It’s a proven way to assure that your future will not just be a repeat of your past.
Concerning your spiritual balance, the fall equinox has ancient associations with the last harvest of the year, and joyful celebrations to mark the gathered bounty. The prevailing spirit of community and gratitude is pervasive, and a powerful catalyst to seek out and cherish joyful fellowship.
This time of inner and outer balance is ideal for reconnecting with old friends you’ve neglected, or writing a note of gratitude to a former teacher, mentor or boss. Track down that inspirational movie or book you’ve meant to get, and spend more time in journaling and quiet reflection. All will nourish your spirit.
Embrace this time of transition and balance, and reap a lot of benefits in body, mind and spirit throughout the coming seasons.
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