It’s almost the autumn equinox (here in the northern hemisphere), a time of seasonal equilibrium when day and night are equal before the nights get longer and the days grow shorter. Personally, I like to mark the autumn equinox in several ways. I decorate with bits of nature I find in my yard and on hikes. I make a small bonfire and journal about gratitude for the shifting seasons and accepting earth’s invitation to slow down. Without the slower, colder months, we may be prone to stay constantly active. It takes rest to have energy for work; it takes introspection to interact well externally with the world around us. In dance, balance is just as vital...