The Fall can metaphorically refer to the Fall of our lives- that stage between youth and old age. Middle age. I often wonder when middle age really ends and old age begins. I have met 85 year olds that think they are middle aged because people in their families live to 105! Does middle age start at 40 as I thought when I turned 40! Fall has many symbols- the harvest home! The results of the hard work over the Spring and Summer bring the Fall's bounty! The trees are beautiful before losing their leaves! It is a time to take in the wonders of nature. Of course the coniferous trees stay green to add a colourful backdrop. A tree is very symbolic. It reaches to the sky as well as establishing roots. The part seen is a small part of the overall presence. People have roots too- family, work, investments, interests, hobbies! So Fall with its squash and apples and time for celebration with a Canadian Thanksgiving is a time for reflection! A time for memories! So are you in the Fall of your life? Is it a positive time for you? Are you remembering other Falls and what they brought to you? Or are you just dreading that after Fall comes Winter? Being in our 40s, 50s and 60s can still bring new adventures and life!
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Nice photo, Barb!
ReplyDeleteNext Spring, I'll leave the Fall of my life and enter the Winter stage. Confusing, eh?!
I'm not dreading it. Every day is a gift.