Fall is in full swing. The trees are getting rid of what no longer serves them—their leaves. We can take a cue from them and lean into letting go. It’s time to release some stagnant energy.
The first step is easy. Walk through your home with fresh eyes. Choose three things to donate or give to someone who would use or appreciate them.
Next, find an old notebook. I’m guessing you have more than one that’s only half used. Each day, begin your morning by writing one thing that you are emotionally releasing, that you are letting go of for the day. I release the expectation that I must do what others ask of me. I release feeling inadequate for today. I let go of thinking that today I have to accomplish everything on my to-do list.
Finally, commit to going outside every day to choose something from nature to bring inside. If you have an altar, you can add your item to it. If not, you may wish to start one. Or you can create a centerpiece that you add to each day. The item can be a colorful leaf, a fall blossom like a mum, a New England aster, or a sprig of goldenrod. It might be a rock that catches your eye, a twig, an acorn or a pinecone. The best way to do this is to clear your mind and let the object find you.
These small acts will connect you with the season and will ensure that you commune with nature, however briefly, each day.
