Falling Leaves and Releasing Thoughts

October 15, 2021

Whenever I see fall leaves swirling and dancing from the tree branches, I wish I could release my negative or scary thoughts as easily. Why is it so hard to let go? Why do we hold on so tightly? I don't know the answers but I invite you to enjoy this beautiful video. I watched as tears filled my eyes and called on my angels to gently help me release easily like the leaves.

What helps you release and let go? Is it easy or difficult? 

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Stella the Dog who loves to jump in piles of leaves and kill snowmen

 October 2, 2021

Did you like to jump in piles of fall leaves when you were a kid? I sure did.  I also loved to kick leaves as I walked and watch them swirl.  They made a neat sound too.  

Stella, the dog loves to jump in piles of leaves too.  Here is an interview with Stella and her owner I enjoyed watching and wanted to share. I hope you enjoy the video as much as I do.

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Sunrise & Fall

 October 1, 2021

Happy October! October is a nice month before the real cold arrives.  

Here are some fall and sunrise pictures I took out my window this morning.  There was a lot of fog before the red sun broke through, then the clouds appeared.  I was lucky to have been able to see these.  

Loving Autumn

 September 25, 2021

After living in Florida for 47 years I was so hungry to see fall and the beautiful colored leaves.  We took a trip up to Asheville and as we drove through the beautiful mountains tears rolled down my face and I knew I had to live where there was four seasons again.  I grew up in the north but all I could think of when I saw fall was how much I dreaded going back to school.   I hated school so bad that I'm not sure I even noticed the beauty of autumn.  I sure do now.  

I helped rake leaves with the people we were staying with and I wanted so much to jump in the big pile.  Bob dared me and I did.  Right into a pile of leaves with yellow jackets.  Thankfully I didn't get stung.  

Stella knows how to enjoy piles of leaves!  I love watching this video and I hope you do too.

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Sunday

 September 19, 2021 - Nineteenth day of Blogging for 30 days in September with http://effywild.com

Fall is almost here - in three days, September 22.  I hope we have a vibrant, colorful display this year. 

A colorful tree I drew

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Thoughts on the Past and How I Want to Feel

 September 11, 2021,

I saw this on my news feed this morning and it spoke to me. Not only did it have to do with remembering 9/11 but also the Delta Virus.  I wish I could stop imagining the worst and start imagining heaven on earth but it's something I have to work at. Some days are better than others but some times I can't, and my mind will swirl around with too much negativity.  I think we all do it unless - maybe some people are able to.  I just knew that I couldn't focus on the past "anniversary".  I'm sorry it all happened, I'm sorry for the lives lost but as my coach has taught us, "How do you want to feel?"  Being a sensitive empath, it hurts to watch the news and feel other's pains.

Our groceries were delivered around 11 this morning and after putting them away, I did some tapping with a friend who I've been working with for a few years to help her with her clarity and anxiousness.  It always helps me because I "borrow benefits", as they teach in EFT classes. When I was doing tarot, angel and psychic readings on the psychic chat site for many years, whenever I worked with a client I felt better.  I miss those days.  It's always so special when I get guidance from my guides and angels out of the blue. I think, "wow, where did that idea come from?" Then I give thanks.

I wish I could meditate without going to sleep but it is what it is, and I ended up taking a nice nap. I hope more guidance was downloaded while I slept.  

We decided on having stir fry for dinner and I like prepping food ahead of time and cooking it later.    Here's my prepped stash. 
Yellow squash, zucchini, onions, red peppers, mushrooms, garlic, spinach cooked in a little oil and butter. I season it with garlic powder and a little s&p.  When it cooks down I add a little water and a spoonful of better than bouillon chicken, then cover it with cheese.   We eat it with roasted garlic quinoa.  

I was thinking of adding some pesto to the stir fry when it was finished and maybe a little light soy sauce.  

So that's been my day so far.  We are loving the lovely cool, 53 degree mornings but the heat will be back for a little while.  Fall is coming and I will enjoy my beautiful fall shirts my husband decorated for me. 

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Can We Let Go as Easily As the Leaves Release From Their Branches?

I love fall.  When I was a child I dreaded it because I had a school phobia so I don't think I even noticed the beauty of the leaves changing colors. I was raised in the north, then we moved to Florida and we didn't have a real fall down there.  There were signs including hurricanes and the weather got a little cooler.  But as time went on and fall rolled around again I began wanting to experience it again as an adult.  So we took a couple of trips to Tennessee and North Carolina.  I was 50 before I saw a mountain and as we drove toward them I teared up.  "Look what God made and then she painted them," I thought.  An old hymn began playing in my mind. 


Now that we are living where there are four seasons I've been enjoying fall again.  Each time I see the leaves swirling off the branches I think about how easily they let go.  We don't see trees screaming "No I don't want to let go, I want to stay on the branch."

We don't see branches pushing reluctant leaves off.   It all seems to happen just the way it's supposed to.  Yes there are storms that make the wind blow hard and many leaves fall at the same time.  But usually the leaves have their own beautiful dances.

So why do we have such trouble letting go?  Why can't we release our hurts and fears from the past as easy as the leaves release themselves from their branches?  I know there isn't just one answer to this question.  I've read and heard through my astrology courses that it is harder for some signs to let go than others. Could that really be true?  I am an Earth sign and my moon and sun are fixed.  I have had trouble letting go and when I heard that I thought, Ah so that's why.  But is that only reason?  I'm sure psychologists would have a field day with this subject.

What do you think?  Let's discuss but with love and gentleness.
In the meantime watch this video and think about what you'd like to let go of and how might you do it?  What techniques would you use? Meditation,  Eft tapping,  therapy? What has worked for you or hasn't worked?  You can post comments here on the blog or underneath it on Facebook.