"The lesson of this season, more than any other, is to release the waste, the old, and useless aspects of our lives in order to uncover all that is meaningful and possible."
This quote is from an article about how Chinese medicine teaches us Autumn is the season for letting go. Coming out of a season of growth leaves start to change color (one of the biggest things I miss about home) and these leaves eventually wither away, lose their color and die. The trees hold on only briefly to this change, but they do not fight because its an inevitable change of the season.
Why can't we, like the tree's also learn to let go? Not just in this season, but all the time. We constantly hold onto things that aren't positive or helpful. For me sometimes these are relationships, friendships, or behaviors about myself I know about but refuse to let go of.
Of course, being able to recognize and look inward daily to detect my own misconceptions, ego, and areas of growth through meditation is key. Awareness is only half the battle though, then being willing to accept to let those toxic things go and lose the attachment to these things becomes difficult even though I know they aren't healthy or positive.
Starting fresh with a renewed focus is so important, its vital really. Otherwise wouldn't we dwell in all of the negative things that happen to us? I heard something recently that Jim Carrey said (he's a deep dude look it up ). He said "negative experiences will repeat as long as they remain useful to you".
Interesting concept and makes you think about all the negative and unhealthy things we aren't willing to let go of because somehow they remain useful in some strange way. This fall ideally we could be like the trees, show a little color, and let go what we need to and survive and grow as healthy adults.
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