Turning over a new leaf

September is the month for reflection and resolution. And it has been this way since ancient times. For example, Jews observe the High Holiday of Yom Kippur as the day for public and private atonement, when they retire from the world for twenty-four hours to become right with God and the ones around, so that real life has a chance to be renewed with passion and purpose.

We notice the changes in the natural world when summer gives way gently to fall. Soon the leaves will start turning colors, and just like them, it is time for turning over a personal leaf so that our own lives can be restored.

September resolutions are about authentic wants. It is the time to ask ourselves what we want more or less in our lives so that we can love the lives we’re having? Some will say that they want to see their friends more often, others will say they want to set time aside to have adventures with their children while they still can. Some will want to rekindle the romance in their daily routine, other will want to designate a solitary hour a day as their own or just to take walks in a dazzling sunshine.

Whatever your resolution is, no one will know it. It will be between you and the fall. Fall resolutions don’t come surrounded by champagne or confetti, but they only ask that we open ourselves to positive change.

I will try to do that. You have to try it too.

Love,

Carmen Monica