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.

Busy Monday But Nice - 21

 Today started out with a beautiful sunrise that I am blessed to see out my bathroom window. Here the sun is just peeking up over the mountains.

Sun in her full glory

Ate breakfast and discovered my printer was out of ink .  Why didn't I have an extra black cartridge?

Started laundry

At 10 am had a zoom meeting

Folded and hung up laundry

Hubby and I went to the store to buy cartridges and a UPS battery backup.

Stopped at Aldi's for avocado's, asparagus, rice, cookies, cheese and other goodies.

Had lunch at Culvers

Came home, put stuff away and kinda collapsed in my recliner for a bit and played a game of monopoly online.
A friend pm'd me to see if I would tap with her.  I love tapping and helping people release some of their stress.  And with tapping we "borrow benefits ", so it helped me too.

Decided to make a pot of spaghetti in my Instant pot.  It turned out delicious and I didn't forget the sugar. 

After cleaning the kitchen and watching Wheel of Fortune I noticed the sun was thinking about setting.  So I thought I'd take some pictures to end my busy but fulfilling day.

So here it is 8pm, time to wind down and enjoy a relaxing evening.




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Peaceful Rain - 20

I was relaxing on my porch one hot summer day when suddenly it started raining.   There's nothing like rain to cool the air.  There is nothing like the fresh smell of rain as the droplets play on the leaves and bounce off the earth. 


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