A Sense of Urgency

Yesterday afternoon CBC Radio had a fabulous collection poems, songs, reflections and discussions on the Fall season. One woman commented that fall often came with a sense of urgency; a need to enjoy every day with warm sunny weather, because we don't know if it will be the last before the cold settles in for the season. That we feel concerned that the opportunity will pass us by, that if we don't seize the moment we will have lost out for the next few months at the least. That we never really know which day will have the last of the nice weather which adds to the urgency. With this urgency comes mourning. That knowing this may be the last nice day, we also grieve the passing of the warmth and comfort that isn't present during the wintery cold months.
Today was one of those wonderful warm days. I totally had a feeling of urgency, a need to be outside enjoying every ray of sunshine and warmth. We purposely took an early bus to a play we attended this morning so that we could walk along the river and play outside. After the play we decided to miss the bus and sit outside eating treats from the local bakery. When we finally got home and changed we headed right back outside for a hike. It was glorious and I am so thankful we have a lifestyle where we could stop what we might have done to get outside and enjoy it.