Letting Go

Letting Go

The red, gold and orange leaves on the trees

Glistening in the sun

As I meander down the lane,

I stop

To watch them, twirling, gently falling to the ground.

I am amazed at the care Nature takes.

Would that I could take a lesson from her knowing and silent ways!

Yet red Autumn shouts this loud and clear to me;

Let go! Let go!

How I long for Summer’s rainbow to continue

But Nature gently calls me, pulls me

To be aware of the rhythms of life and death, joy and heartache, noticing How the green seeds of Spring burst forth into Autumn’s glorious harvest.

The abundance of Autumn nourishes me

As I notice the subtle signs of Winter

The trees, snow-covered, yet strong and silent

A hint of green

Life within!

What have I seeded that is now bearing fruit?

What am I harvesting?

Is it the reality that life and death flow into each other?

Like the waves of the ocean, rising and falling, mesmerizing in its motion

Inviting me onward in my quest for happiness

Nature’s changing seasons mirror the rhythms in my life

Moving upward, forward on my journey to

Bountiful Energy

Celebrating Freedom and Joy

Embracing Life!

Just recently, I spent a few days in the country. That beautiful autumn day inspired me to write this poem. With our camera and two puppies, I strolled along a salmon river to enjoy the sunshine on the trees.

All of us can identify with the changing seasons. Sometimes, however, it takes us a long time to appreciate the changes that catapult in our lives. Some we see as good while others we wonder at the reason for it. Just as the deciduous trees let go of their leaves this time of year, so we too must say, “Goodbye” to some things and maybe some person in our lives. Or maybe we have to take a different road then the one we’re travelling on.

All of us are on a journey, our quest for happiness. Think of millions of TV ads showing the many ways they tell us we can find happiness. Buy this product, drive this type of vehicle or own this yacht.

When it comes down to the crunch, we take a lot for granted until we are deprived of it. If we lose our home in a flood or a fire, it makes us assess what really counts in our lives. And then we realize that our significant relationships and how we communicate with the people we are in them with are of paramount importance to us.

Watch TV and it becomes obvious that the conflict in the world is all around the issue of relationships. Most of the stress in our lives arises because of our interaction with others, be it at home or at work. We can often voice what we need to do to take care of ourselves but doing it is another thing. The old saying that ‘you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink’ is so true. When we apply it to ourselves, we stop at one point because we don’t want to change even though we know it is good for us. Letting go takes courage and time and attention.

As I reflect on this autumn season, I realize that change is inevitable, sometimes painful and often very necessary. Like the trees that lose their leaves, I too must accept a new way of life so that after the winter, spring can arise in my heart.


During this time, such deep questions come to mind as:
- What do I value?
- What can I do without?
- What am I forced to do without?
- What can I do without in order to embrace something new and exciting?

Sometimes it means letting go of the need to be right all the time. Just this time, give the other person the freedom to choose what you think is not the right thing. It could be right for them.

Another thing that works for me is letting of the negative feelings about my self and replacing it with affirmations. I want to try something new but I’m afraid of failure so I don’t try it. The affirmation could be, “I am gifted and capable of success.”

As you can see, in letting go, I plant the seeds of new life, excitement and joy. In so doing, I release past negativity and create an exciting life. With change comes transformation. I am an enthusiastic person filled with love and happiness.

Autumn is a great time for reflection. As my poem says, let us move forward on our journey to

Bountiful Energy
Celebrating Freedom and Joy
Embracing Life!

Until the next time, observe Nature to notice how she teaches us about life!

Bride