"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."– Albert Camus

November comes from the Latin word “novem”. This is because the old Roman Calendar began in March making November the ninth month of the year. January and February were added later but the original names of the months were never changed, so even though November became the eleventh month it kept its original name November meaning “ninth month”

Celebrations, traditions and remembering like Thanksgiving in The USA, Armistice Day in Europe, Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights), Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and All Saints Day recognised by the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox communities all over the world  occur in November,

This is a month of reflection, of gratitude and an affirmation of the spiritual bond between the living and the departed.

A final thought - In November trees lose their leaves in the same way we humans might try to let go of what we no longer need and make room for what matters to us most when preparing for the year ahead.

  Steve