The Beauty of Fall
At
the edge of summer, a time for bliss, lies the season of fall with
its chilly kiss. When the kiss's fresh fall breeze touches bare
cheeks, it signals a change in weather and time. One of the breeze's
subtle signals of change can be sensed by the nose. Fall's breeze
carries its crisp scent to countless creatures just as bees
distribute pollen from rose to rose. Following the breeze, changes
in appearance soon arise. First, the leaves transform from luscious
green to a collage of yellows, oranges and reds that surpasses the
beauty and complexity of a bird's feather or a butterfly's wing. As
the leaves shift colors and the breeze brings chills, people pack on
layers, so even to humans fall's change spills. Although fall brings
these beautiful transformations, its power over people's hearts is my
greatest fascination.
As
fall introduces these changes in nature, it is nature's example
people must follow after. By presenting these changes through
senses, fall persistently prods people to adjust as well. During
fall, when the temperature cools just bit, people venture outdoors
and pack a tent to pitch. Activities like these bring people closer
together, but these actions occur only because of the weather. When
fall supplies these moments to bond, it teaches people to grow closer
by communicating; however, these new relationships often bring more
alterations to their lives. Although people may dislike these
changes – or others that life provides, fall brings a phenomenon
that few other things can when it opens the heart of a woman or man.
By
acquainting people with changes in nature, fall encourages them to
accept unfamiliar and new events. Although spring also presents a
time of change, it distracts human hearts rather than bringing them
to this acceptance – this virtue. Spring brings summer, restless
longing for laziness, and lack of structure. Of these, the latter
two resemble vices. In contrast, fall promotes modesty and
acceptance of change – some virtues to name; therefore, fall puts
spring and every other season to shame. Fall’s virtue continues by
using beautiful transformations to inspire people to embrace the
changes that typically come with the season such as a fresh start to
a school year, winter’s icy weather, and holidays such as Halloween
and Thanksgiving. By this inspiration and depicting change as a
welcome part of life, fall helps people fight the tendency to resist
greater changes that may arrive later. Most importantly, and perhaps
fall's greatest achievement, fall encourages people to accept
inevitable changes such as growing old, changing jobs, facing death
or simply changes in weather. The changing leaves and temperature of
this season prevent people from fearing things beyond their control –
a significant accomplishment.
Fall
changes both nature and human hearts in ways that no other season
can. The beauty it brings in the colors of leaves reflects its
magnificent ability to bring virtue to man. No other time of year or
motivational force has the power to cause humans to embrace
alterations, which they would otherwise resist despite even the
greatest persuasions. The wonders of fall could never be justified
by simple words or reason, yet someone must attempt to at least give
thanks for such a glorious season.
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