In Others’ Words: Mellow Time

A lot of people seem to like autumn.

I’m basing my statement on a casual, highly non-scientific observation of social media comments. Most of them fall in the category of “I love fall” and “October is my favorite month of the year.”

Maybe you’re familiar with this quote from Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery: “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

Perhaps people like autumn because, as the poet William Allingham suggests, it’s a mellow season. A time of reaping … and then resting. Relishing change, in all it’s vibrancy … instead of resisting it. Transition happens right before our eyes … and we record the moments by taking photographs and sharing them on Instagram. By taking long walks in the woods. By holding a single leaf in our hand, marveling at how we’re touching — embracing — such a tangible, beautiful reminder of change.

Autumn, and the month of October, truly is a most mellow time. We’ve let go of all the fun, fun, fun of summer. And the holidaze isn’t close enough to cause us any angst. Let’s not rush past it.

In Your Words: What’s your favorite season? Why? Would you happen to be like “Anne with an ‘e'” and be glad that there are Octobers? 

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