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October is upon us as we turn our eyes from the warmth of summer and move into Autumn. The gifts of this astrological cycle offer us the opportunity to slow our pace in preparation for the winter ahead. While I love all the gifts of each season nature offers, Fall has always been my most favorite. The cooler temps, observing the farmers harvesting the gifts of their year's work, and the amazing, colorful turning of the leaves is breathtaking. With the climate changing this year's season may look a bit different. Nonetheless, it will be worth a drive to observe nature at it's best. It is a beautiful reminder that humans are not in charge of everything, despite their efforts to be.
The sacred circle of life evolves as the astrological wheel of life turns. Using the indigenous teachings of nearly every culture on this planet, the Mandala is a simple, yet powerful visual that can and will assist the humans with connecting to Earth Mother and all her inhabitants. We humans live in a world in which many words are used to explain human nature, the indigenous people of this planet used the simple ways of nature to navigate their way through life. As we enter this season of gathering the harvest, it might be helpful to reflect on what goals you set in motion with the new year in front of you and the planting of those intentions with the season of Spring. Take the time to wrap yourself in the warm of a cozy sweater, gather around a fire with some family and/or friends, and share how your year is wrapping up. Add to your reflections with a drive through the countryside to observe "The Changing of the leaves," and consider how nature does everything from a place of innate knowing, without pondering or considering. Rather, it trust the natural rhythms of each cycle of life to unfold with grace and ease. Opportunities: The last Deepening into Wisdom circle for 2024 will be Thursday, October 17, from 6:30-8 p.m. Weather permitting, we will gather around a fire and since it is harvest time, will have the opportunity to reflect and share on how this year has unfolded. If it is your first time, come and meet some fellow sojourners, you just might meet your next new "friend." Weaves the Web is the Clan Mother for October, and she offers ways to notice the web of connections you have with others, and most importantly, with yourself. Check out the Teachings tab and scroll down to her brief description and a few questions to consider. We hope to see familiar and new faces! "Using the Mandala as a Compass to Find your true North." The last offering of this basic teaching of ways to use the sacred Wheel of Life, in the form of a Mandala, to assist you with living your best life, will be Saturday, October 19, deadline to sign up is October 17. Read a bit more information about this retreat along with a few responses of former attendees on the Community Events link. Until then, "Wander Indiana" and be amazed at the beauty throughout the state and, undoubtable right in your neighborhood! From my heart to yours, Vicky
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