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The Quiet Magic of Life’s Changing Seasons
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The Quiet Magic of Life’s Changing Seasons

A gentle ritual for women and the men who love them, woven with warmth and quiet Autumn magic ( and a really good acorn squash recipe!)

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Beth Gehring
Sep 25, 2024
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As the golden hues of autumn settle in, I feel the earth slowing down—a gentle pull, a soft whisper in the air calling me back to nature. It’s a sacred time of transition, much like the season of life many of us find ourselves in. The balance of light and dark, growth and rest, takes on a more intimate meaning. On days like this, I gather a small basket and step outside, the ground beneath me crunching with fallen leaves. The wind carries the scent of change, and it feels like the perfect time for a quiet ritual—one that honors the turning of the seasons, both in nature and within ourselves, and connects us to the ancient wisdom that has guided women for generations.

I walk slowly through my garden, chatting with our neighborhood cat Jasper and my three hens, before heading into the nearby woods, noticing the earth’s treasures at my feet. There’s a richness in the season—a depth in the colors of the leaves, the texture of seed pods, and the sturdy roundness of acorns. Each one holds a …

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