Falling

Here in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in my little corner of the world, nature is showing off her most brilliant, amazing colors. Everywhere I go, the beauty of fall makes me stop and take notice. This year, I am intrigued by the colors themselves. Isn't it interesting that the colors that are prevalent this time of year are red, orange and yellow...the colors associated with the first three chakras?

Obviously, autumn colors predate the ancient sages and their philosophies about how the human energy body works. It does make me wonder about the color associations, though. Were they inspired by this time of year, a time before sending our roots down deep before winter sleep?

There are so many shades of red right now, not only all the leaves but in the fruits of the season: red apples and pomegranates. Red is associated with the root, or muladhara chakra. It is where we ground our selves in this world, this body.....How safe do I feel? How do I care for my body?

Orange is everywhere, a traditional fall color....pumpkins, leaves, persimmons, sunsets...it is the color of our second chakra, svadhisthana, our watery center that determines emotions and creativity. Do I feel my innermost feelings? Do I allow myself to enjoy pleasure fully?

The yellows this year are particularly bright and beckoning. How can you miss the bright yellow trees and lemons? They seem full of life and vitality. This is the color of your third chakra, which is, no surprise....your power center, and home of your will. Do I stand in my power or give it away to others? Can I set a strong intention and see it through?

For me, not a day has gone by this season without feeling an outpouring of gratitide.....Thank you beautiful Mother for the reminder to see myself through the lense of energy and opportunity. Thank you for the bounty of colors and foods that ground and heal me, reminding me of the holiness of it all.......