Fall, time for letting go

I'm feeling some what reflective at the moment, so I am sitting down at the computer to write something out that has come to mind.

I saw on my facebook page today an image of falling leaves.  

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.

So it got me thinking about some of the things I have let go over the last couple of years.  I have let go of things, lots of things, that just cluttered my space. I didn't open up room for more things, but just new homes for what I already had. 

I reluctantly had to let go of loved ones and family. Saying good bye to them as they are no longer physically with us. Although they are missed, the memories of them come to mind every now and then. They are times when they bring me smiles, sometimes a tear. But It reminds my heart of the love that was there.

I have let go of people in my life. People that did not see me for just who I am. They wanted me to be who they thought I should be. And well, frankly that isn't being honest. I do not like folks that spend their lives living in clouds of lies.  The clarity of letting go, brought forth such peace. So that was a beautiful thing.

We need to let go sometimes so that it makes a path for something new. Sometimes, that growth can take a really long time to manifest itself. To really take hold, root and thrive.  While there are times what comes up is just something for "erosion" control until the truth strength comes forth. 

I love this time of year. Spring does bring forth green, a renewal of life. There also has to be dormant period for that to happen.  Bring on the fall, with the crisp clean air. The crunch of leaves under foot, and warm soft fuzzy sweaters.   This is a time I find my happiness. A time I enjoy.  Hope you can find something beautiful  in your letting go as well.

Mishelle