Fall Favorites: Cozy Traditions and End of September Delights by Merri Maywether

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Summer is a time to have fun. Fall brings a climate that is perfect for reflecting on how change can be beautiful. It is also ushers in what I like to call cozy tradition time. 

When the leaves start their change from the cool greens to the warm golds, reds, and oranges and the air begins to crisp, like the bite of a sweet apple, it's time to embrace the simple pleasures of life and reflect on life's blessings.

One of my favorite September traditions is bundling up in a cozy hoodie and enjoying the crisp autumn air. (In this month’s picture I was able to do so under the Northern lights.) I sip my warm cocoa or cider and take a moment to pause, reflect, and treasure the memories. Sometimes they’re thoughts of people I treasure. I also take time to revisit some painful memories, using the time away to reframe and heal. 

My favorite thing to do…. walks in the park. Sometimes they’re quiet–others, I’ll share story ideas with my husband. A lot of the time, I watch people and write stories with happily-ever-afters for whoever my eye falls upon. 

One time, I saw a couple at the park and thought of the story that eventually was written as Hope Springs Harvest Days. Ginger and Owen reconnect at an annual Harvest Festival. This nostalgic setting provides a unique opportunity for them to revisit the past, right some wrongs and, and discover love isn’t as scary as they thought.

As we embrace the changing leaves and the crisp autumn air, let's also take time to reflect on life's blessings and appreciate the simple pleasures that surround us.

What are your favorite fall traditions? Let's continue this online chat by sharing your thoughts in the comment section. 

Oh....I almost forgot. Here is the link to read | Hope Springs Harvest Days. |