Savor the warmth of autumn even in winter’s chill. From bonfires to
cider, I’m longing for cozy fall moments and the season of gathering with
family and friends.
Winter has settled in with its long nights, icy winds, and quiet streets.
The world outside my window feels hushed neighbors bundled in coats, rushing
from front door to car door, offering a quick wave before disappearing into the
warmth of home. Everyone is hunkered down, waiting out the deep freeze. And
yet… my heart is somewhere else entirely.
Lately, I find myself in an autumn frame of mind.
I’m longing for those crisp, cool days when the air smells like woodsmoke
and the leaves crunch underfoot. I miss the glow of bonfires crackling at dusk,
the laughter of friends gathered close, and the simple joy of roasting
marshmallows until they’re golden and gooey. I can almost taste the hot apple
cider warming my hands as we linger outdoors, talking about everything and
nothing.
Autumn has always been the season of gathering potluck suppers, long
walks in the park, family weekends spent outside before winter pushes us
indoors. It’s the season where community feels effortless, where you bump into
friends at the pumpkin patch or meet neighbors on the trail, where connection
happens naturally.
But winter… winter is different. It stretches on, quiet and still, and
sometimes it feels like forever since I’ve had a real conversation with anyone.
Maybe that’s why my mind keeps drifting back to autumn the season of warmth,
even in the cold.
So today, even though the calendar says January, my heart is wandering
through an October afternoon.
🍁 The leaves are swirling.
🍁 The cider is steaming.
🍁 The bonfire is crackling.
🍁 And everyone I love is right there beside me.
Maybe you’re feeling it too that longing for the season of color,
comfort, and connection.
Do you ever find yourself missing autumn once winter settles in? What’s
your favorite autumn activity that you look forward to each year?
