I release, rest and renew

 
As the days grow shorter, as yellow and orange burst forth, nature is showing us it is time to let go. The brittle leaves fall away revealing space between the branches. Creating openness. Creating potential. Showing us what truly matters. 
 
I honour the path that has got me this far.  
 
I rest in this moment of changing seasons. 
 
To help me attune with this energy. I shake the tree. Stripping back what is no longer needed. The dead weight. The stories I have told myself. The boundaries and walls I erect to protect me from pain. Like the leaves, gently, gracefully descending. I release my old patterns of behaviour and softly lay them down. Thankful for their service. Resting in the knowledge that all energy cycles around. That the dropped leaves will mulch down and become food and compost for other living things. That by releasing – I AM transforming! I listen for the leaves. When I hear that rustle. I release, rest and renew. Stepping forward into winter a little lighter, a little brighter.  
 
What are you being invited to release and let go of, to rest and renew yourself? The answer lies in your heart and soul. Ask, listen, wait, and you will know. 
 
Stefanie Bridges
Unity administrator

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