From the Heart: Changing Seasons

“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.” ~Henry David Thoreau

Nature has an exquisite way of gently signaling the end of one season and the beginning of a new one.

There are subtle shifts in the light, shifts in the colors, shifts in the scent in the air, shifts in temperatures, even shifts in the general vibration of everyday life; and for the perceptive and discerning soul, the “sensitive”, these are the precious little hints that change is about to come.

These manifestations of change in the “outer” physical world are not so different to what happens in our “inner” world, that world within each and every one of us, that private realm where the quiet voice exists.

Our inner world is brilliantly equipped to feel the gentle stirrings of a new season of life on its way, to detect the little differences in the figurative light, color, scent, temperatures—the vibe—so that we can therefor slowly begin to prepare for whatever change is coming, prepare to release what has been and embrace what is next.

And this is where I find myself at this glorious moment...

I find myself sensing a change in season, sensing soon saying goodbye to what has been, perhaps even mourning it a little bit, and opening my arms wide for what is slowly, softly coming in, and the new experiences that it will bring with it.

Fresh growth cannot happen in the season that has already past, as that time has already given all that it has to offer. It has served its purpose.

My spirit feels that gentle nudging towards preparation for a new chapter and for what that entails.

I am sensing my Creator reminding me that I am capable, and strong, and ready to deliver upon what may be asked of me, even if I feel vulnerable and fragile, and unsure.

A changing season is meant to serve as an opportunity to gage growth and personal evolution, to test out one's strength and resolve, and offer a glimpse as to where there may still be some weakness.

It is the opportunity for certain things to rest and go dormant, and for other things to come to life and begin to bloom, only to then bear fruit in yet another season.

And perhaps this is what creates such mixed emotions when it comes to changing seasons. They are a reminder that life always goes on, progresses, moves forward, and brings with it new beauty, but with that comes the need to release what has been, and say goodbye.

And I know how I am with goodbyes... but I am ready.

I'm ready for a new season, ready to be gently nudged to new heights, ready to have more required of me, ready to continue advancing in my process of prioritizing, going deeper, and becoming truer.

Fresh growth cannot happen in the season that has already past, as that time has already given all that it has to offer. It has served its purpose.

Now, a new season begins to slowly replace what has been with its own fresh nutrients, its own unique light, color, scent and vibe meant to nourish perfectly that place where each of us, uniquely, stand.

A new season... what changes will it bring, indeed?

Taste what's good and pass it on.

Ingrid