The World According to Butterbean

I'm sure you might be wondering about the title of this post. I write for a newsletter at work and the title of my article is "The World According to Butterbean." I thought I'd share the months article with you because I enjoyed writing it.

The cool fall breeze meanders through the trees as the vibrantly colored, yet dieing leaves float aimlessly to a resting spot dictated by gravity and the speed of the breeze. It’s almost as if Mother Nature is taking a collective sigh after the hustle and bustle of the spring and summer seasons. Though a season of change and expiration, fall offers many unique opportunities to slow down and appreciate the splendor of what we have been blessed with.

I often sense a longing in my heart for the days of fall. There is a majestic beauty to the fall season that words simply cannot begin to describe. Its almost as if the ‘dieing’ of the vegetation each year subconsciously forces us to slow down and be thankful for what we have. Fall is often synonymous with a retreat of some kind, for some its camping, hiking, hunting, or even fishing. Whatever the retreat, the motives are similar: get away from the busy day to do duties, take a collective sigh, reflect on all that’s occurred this year, give thanks for what you have been blessed with, and get ready for another year.
My challenge to you is simple: Mother nature seems to take some time to rest and reflect, so should you!