Dear Friends,
Welcome Autumn!
I remember in the Midwest how beautiful the trees were as they began to change color. It was like their last “hurrah” before the leaves dropped and the branches became bare. It was sad to see the beautiful, colorful leaves go and yet I knew it was time to rest, renew and let go. The seasons of the year are brilliant. Each has its own purpose and message. We too can live in the seasons of our life!
I was reading a wonderful article by Cylvia Hayes from the “Spirituality and Health” magazine. She said,
Of all the seasons,… Autumn most clearly reveals the divinity and glory woven through all nature. The Autumn trees once verdant and full, shed their leaves, surrendering what is no longer useful to survival. It is not an act of death but of preparation that readies them for a more resilient life in the months to come. That ‘letting go’ demonstrates a divine wisdom that renewal requires release.”
The thought of the falling leaves preparing for a new and greater life reminded me of how I can and we can let go of “stuff” that no longer serves us. Nature is truly our teacher. When we clear out old ‘chachkis’, clothes, books or ‘things in the garage we might use someday,” we are really benefitting, uplifting, and renewing ourselves!
Not only can we ‘let go’ of stuff we can ‘let go’ of outdated beliefs that no longer serve us as well. Cylvia says,
“Fall invites us to the sacred work of discernment, of letting go of the mental clutter, physical distractions and spiritual illusions that no longer serve our highest purpose. We must drop our beliefs and behaviors that sap our vitality and hinder our becoming. “
What behaviors or beliefs will you need to let go of this Fall?
What is hindering you?
- I am not strong enough to get through this challenge.
- I am not good enough for the job or promotion.
- I am not a good public speaker.
- I am not a good…..whatever.
What if you changed those words as your silent meditation everyday and say:
- I AM strong enough to get through this challenge.
- I AM good enough for the job or promotion.
- I AM a good public speaker.
- I AM a Divine Being and have ALL that I need to do, be and become here on earth, at this time and place. What I had once was indeed wonderful, and now I let go what no longer serves me.
Today let go of the old habits, old “stuff”, old beliefs and allow the NEW to take form in your life. Nature is our teacher. The Brilliant leaves of Fall are here for a season and then drop, to be restored and renewed for an even more glorious life.
Shedding the old and Bringing in the new.
Abigail and Steve