Inspiration on a Fall day..

With the soft sounds of Wilco playing out of my laptop, the smell of an apple spice potpourri candle, and the cold crisp wood floor beneath me, it is apparent that fall has just begun.  I am fascinated by fire as I stare deep into the flame and find myself submersed in meditation of the flickering candle, which smells wickedly delicious.  I think to myself, "What inspires me today?"  I often ask this question to keep myself on my toes. Always thinking and learning about my perspectives, which seem to change more often now than ever.  I'm assuming this may have something to do with my constant interactions with the melting pot of the city that never sleeps, New York.  I woke up this morning inspired by the Fall and the  effects from the change of season.  I noticed within myself how easily my whole state of mind shifts when I become aware of the beginning of a change.  The smell of the air in the morning gets me excited and starts a craving in my body to drink more hot coffee (that may be an excuse, but thats fine) and of course plan the many "October Activities" I wait for all year long.

Pumpkin everything is in style. My soul sister, T, would definitely agree on this.  She tends to go completely overboard with the fascination of pumpkin food, smells, decorations, etc., but hey, don't we all.  She's just more honest about it than anyone I have met, and that is why she inspires me.  Live true, and live in the moment of Fall.  It can bring out a part of us that we have not seen in awhile, maybe even since last fall.  I have decided to take full advantage of my obsession with Fall "things" because they make me happy, and don't we all yearn to be happy?  Well I do, often too much.  I try to see this as a good thing.  Constantly we push ourself to search.  Search for inspiration, work, friends, love, and comfort to name a few.  Fall and the change of season has opened my eyes to show me that inspiration is right in front of us everyday.  The change is both internal and external, from the weather and our choice of clothing, to advertisements and new "it" items to buy for the season.  The spirals of life are a beautiful way to remind us how easy it is to become inspired.  Just look around you.  Simplicity often is the most difficult to find but can be the most amusing.  Rock on Fall, thank you for this realization.  Time to go see if I can take this on the mat in my practice today...I have a feeling it won't be too difficult : ).