COSMIC ROOTS OF AUTUMN

Title: Cosmic Roots of Falls 
Medium: Oil on Recycled Hard Wood
Genre: Abstract
Size: 4"x4"
Artist: Lisa Lej
Year: 2015
Value: US$80
 
The seasons are life lessons for us to learn. I love autumn and the symbols that teach me how to embrace change and prepare for what is to come. I understand that the following are also associated with this period:
 
 
1. Change
As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, "The only constant is change." Autumn reminds us that our bodies, minds, and surroundings are always developing. It focuses on the impermanence of life, emphasizing how vital it is to embrace the present. By doing so, we can savor what we have before it is gone.
 
Thanks to the changing nature of life, each and every day presents us with new mysteries. The crisp fall air and changing leaves personify these unknowns. And once we accept those unknowns, we have more capacity to live life to the fullest. After all, it's quite comforting to realize that we are all in the same boat facing the same sea of mystery.
 
2. Balance
Day and night are the same length during the autumnal equinox. As a result, ancient cultures have always associated this day with the concept of balance. The sun also enters Libra, which is symbolized by a pair of balanced scales. Autumn grants us a chance to harmonize with the Earth and tap into the balance within us.
 
3. Letting go
As temperatures drop to the tune of leaves falling, autumn illustrates the beauty of letting go. It doesn't have to be considered morbid or morose. Instead, we can apply this concept to our inner egos and patterns of greed and pride. The idea of letting go also stresses the temporary nature of everything around us.
  
 
Affirmation: I face this challenge with strength and know that I will get through this.