The Peacefulness of Autumn
The Peacefulness of Autumn
Pull up a chair and sit awhile
October 1, 2026
Dear Friend:
There is something peaceful about a country road framed with the colors of autumn leaves. I love the display of cornstalks in a farmer's field waiting to be harvested. And the scents of crisp, clean air and the natural, earthy scents of fallen leaves. A farmer's field filled with pumpkins or an orchard filled with apples.
I especially love the little roadside stands with all sorts of autumn finds: pumpkins and gourds, apples, cornstalks, and ears of corn in autumn colors. And then the baked goods. These farm stands are not manned. You pull up and shop in the peacefulness of the country. No bright lights, no sounds or cash registers, just peace and quiet.
Not to be outdone, there is even peace in the city after all the hustle and bustle of the day. Cornstalks and pumpkins on porches and stoops. Beautiful autumn wreaths on doors. The streetlights even seem to glow a little warmer.
The aroma of pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread, apple pies, and apple cake all remind you of home and the thoughts of peacefulness they bring. Brisk walks and the sound of leaves crunching under your feet. Then there are all the beautiful mums in a variety of peaceful autumn colors. The first genuinely cool morning, a chilly rain, frost on the grass, and the smell of wood smoke from a chimney or the smell of burning leaves. Then the first time you noticed it getting dark earlier
One memory I can never forget is noticing the slow evenings after a busy, bustling summer. Everything seems to slow down. The days grow shorter, the evenings arrive earlier, and there is something peaceful about it all.
Perhaps this is nature's way of preparing us for winter.
And perhaps it is God's way of reminding us that life has seasons, too.
Slow down.
Breathe.
You have this.
Until next time, stay well, stay safe, and stay connected to those you love.
Be well,
Emma
Emma is the voice behind Sharing with Seniors, where every story starts with a memory. Through stories of family, friendships, music, traditions, hometowns, and life's simple pleasures, she invites readers to pull up a chair, stay awhile, and remember the moments that have shaped their lives.