That was beautiful Matthew, an ode to the cycle of the seasons and the secrets they hold within…
“the Chickasaw, believe the land itself was sacred, the turning of the seasons attuned to the imperceptible but significant changes in each individual.” I believe the Chickasaw people were right… I believe that if we live as they did we would feel those changes more perceptibly too - dog walks are a good place to begin!
Thank you for sharing this Matthew, and thank you Alex for creating this space!
Thank you Alexander & Matthew. I live in a city and so enjoyed this article. I felt I was walking along with you and Lola, Matthew. It was food for my soul.
Thank you Alexander for providing the space and Matthew for this piece. The meditation on the changing of the seasons and the profound wisdom and beauty that comes from spending quiet time in nature is a great reminder to seek out this sacred space and to make time for it. It’s something I’m just awful at. I can’t tell you the last time I was in nature. Also, Matthew, bravo on the evocative descriptions of your walk: “With the arrival of autumn, the trees ignite in a riot of colors, painting the hillsides with hues of crimson, gold, and amber. The air is crisp and invigorating, carrying the scent of fallen leaves and wood smoke.” Thanks to you both 🙏🏻
This is lovely, Matthew. I have a wood nearby where I walk often so, like you, have seen it in all its mantles. I miss walking with my dog there - I've learned to walk myself and pat any dog I meet, if it will allow me to 🙂
Thanks Alexander for letting share my seasonal reflections. Lola and I have bonded deeply over these adventures.
That was beautiful Matthew, an ode to the cycle of the seasons and the secrets they hold within…
“the Chickasaw, believe the land itself was sacred, the turning of the seasons attuned to the imperceptible but significant changes in each individual.” I believe the Chickasaw people were right… I believe that if we live as they did we would feel those changes more perceptibly too - dog walks are a good place to begin!
Thank you for sharing this Matthew, and thank you Alex for creating this space!
Thank you Alexander & Matthew. I live in a city and so enjoyed this article. I felt I was walking along with you and Lola, Matthew. It was food for my soul.
Thank you Alexander for providing the space and Matthew for this piece. The meditation on the changing of the seasons and the profound wisdom and beauty that comes from spending quiet time in nature is a great reminder to seek out this sacred space and to make time for it. It’s something I’m just awful at. I can’t tell you the last time I was in nature. Also, Matthew, bravo on the evocative descriptions of your walk: “With the arrival of autumn, the trees ignite in a riot of colors, painting the hillsides with hues of crimson, gold, and amber. The air is crisp and invigorating, carrying the scent of fallen leaves and wood smoke.” Thanks to you both 🙏🏻
This is lovely, Matthew. I have a wood nearby where I walk often so, like you, have seen it in all its mantles. I miss walking with my dog there - I've learned to walk myself and pat any dog I meet, if it will allow me to 🙂