Harvest Time

 I wrote this last year for  Lioness Magazine but  it is a great refresher: 

When the foliage begins to brighten and days grow shorter it’s an optimal time to regroup and reflect on your accomplishments; the fruits of labor. As you sip on your pumpkin spice beverage of choice, its prime time to examine how the seeds you planted have blossomed into accomplishments. October is not crunch time; is it the month when you realize you've got 90 days to lose 10 of the 15 pounds you promised to shed back on January 1^st.   Instead, it is time to relish in the successes of the year both great and small.  After all, there is no sense in watering and nurturing a dream if you don’t take the time to enjoy the beauty in it. Take a half hour and write the first things that come to mind, like upgrading your traditional coffeemaker to a Keurig, or not hitting the snooze button three days a week.  Be proud of any move you've made toward your personal, spiritual and financial growth.  As your list grows, and it will, you may suddenly find yourself feeling as invigorated as the autumn breeze. This new found energy will set the tone for you to plan ahead for another year of excellence. Happy autumn!