Allowing seasonal change to support your growth

Autumn is often thought of as a time of harvest, gathering and celebration. It is also the end of Summer, a time of increasing darkness and a season to connect with those we have lost. This season is one of abundance as well as letting go. Finding this balance within our own lives allows us to move more fluidly with what is happening around us and within us. So how do we find that balance? I find that the clearest way to see what areas need attention in our lives, is to give focus to the ones that we resist looking at the most. For some this could be how hard to see the sun fading, the loss of warmth, the leaves falling. This may be because it reminds us of aging and the way that we see that in our culture. Autumn could also be difficult because it leads us towards holidays that are usually associated with family, which, if those relationships are challenging, could mean leading us towards a time of stress and frustration. Looking at why we are resistant to the external changes around us, can give us insight into areas of our hearts that need more inspection. If aging is hard to think about, consider why. Does it create fear? What might you be afraid of? What are your fears based on? How can you think differently? Understanding our fears takes the sting out of them and allows us to create new perspectives. If we refuse to even look at the resistance or fear, then we remain stuck. If family is challenging this time of year, how could you change that? Sometimes just softening our hearts, being the one to choose flexibility or being curious instead of judging can change the whole dynamic. Often the change we are looking for is the one that we can make by choosing something new instead of expecting someone else to change. 
As the trees lose their leaves they are making way for new growth next Spring. They are allowing nature to prepare them for good things and a season of growth and fruit. What can you let go of this season to prepare for new growth and fruit in your life? What would it take to make that choice?
As always, if you are looking for support as you make change and choose transformation, I am here for you.

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