october.

today is the first day of.... 

october!

this calls for a slew of new beginnings which include:

• fall
• red, orange, and yellow leaves
• sweaters, scarves, skirts, and leggings
• pumpkin spice everything
• scented candles
• halloween
• jack o lanterns
• sniffley noses 
• the sacred sound of conference

One new beginning I personally would like to embark upon this wondrous october day is a value of the month.

 OCTOBER: GRATITUDE
                    here is the inspiration behind the value..

 "If you look to others for fulfillment,

you will never truly be fulfilled.

If your happiness depends on money,

you will never be happy with yourself.

Be content with what you have;

rejoice in the way things are.

When you realize there is nothing lacking,

the whole world belongs to you."

--LAO TZU

"One of the incredible truths about gratitude is that  it is impossible to feel both the positive emotion of thankfulness and a negative emotion such as anger or fear at the same time. Gratitude births only positive feelings -- love, compassion, joy, and hope. As we focus on what we are thankful for, negative feelings simply melt away."