This poem was written by Lindsay Davis, a kindred spirit in my life, just a few days ago. She brings the healing power of Nature and the essential teachings of Zen to her words without even trying. Whispers from burnt sienna leaves Central Park’s trees standing tall and proud as mother nature drops November rain a child skips over puddles and announces his presence with a jubilant thud while a golden lab tip toes and protects only the scent and sound of leaves soothe

This is a favorite quote of mine… and sums up the energetics of the Autumn season/Metal element from a Five Element Acupuncture perspective very nicely. “..In the end what matters most is, How well did you live, How well did you love, How well did you learn to let go…” – Unknown I feel this question of “how well” is simply an observation of our own individual (yet also) collective effort. Not necessarily a place of judgment or criticism… simply a look and an acknowledgmen