At each equinox, our planet strikes a balance between daylight and dark.  This astronomical dance between the Sun and the Earth’s orbit is a reminder of a larger pattern of energy which includes us all.  As our attention is necessarily drawn to the current crisis, it is important to remember that we are not separate from these greater cycles. 

Today--especially today--step outside and let the sun warm your face.  Feel with your heart the swing of seasons and cycles, moving within and without, and know you participate in all these arcs of energy.  I encourage you to connect with awareness and gratitude. 

"From this Life, Life to come."
            Prayer for the gathering of seeds.

The Full Moon in September, sometimes called the Harvest Moon, presages the arrival of fall and the Autumnal Equinox. It also marks the final gathering of many crops as well as seeds for next year's planting.

Seed diversity, vital to the survival of all life, is threatened by pollution, genetic manipulation and climate change. Organizations like Seed Savers Exchange (www.seedsavers.org) work to preserve heirloom varieties of plants and “bank” their seeds for future generations