Let Go!

Let go!
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Tis the season of sadness; the skies are dull and grey, the air whispers of forthcoming chill, the smell of fallen leaves lends sweet fragrance to the air and those left on trees glow mournfully in their final moments of beauty. Darkness will soon envelope the world.

But, “The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.” (anonymous) Letting go is healthy; to breathe, to trust; to cast off the demons that lurk within us.  How difficult it is to forget those things which tie us up in knots; those moments of anger, unforgiveness and pain.

One of the most memorable voices I have heard lately said, “It is not what happens to you; it is your reaction to what happens to you.” (Father Emmanuel) Things happen every day which may upset us. Do we allow these life moments to disturb us spiritually?

Have you had a disagreement with a friend? What was your response?  Your anger is damaging to you and your friend. Is the grocery store lineup long and slow? Fuming and snapping at the cashier is detrimental to your health and unkind to the cashier. Being kind is more important than a speedy checkout.

It is beautiful to walk through the falling leaves, but we rarely think of letting go in our own lives as being beautiful. It hurts for us to let go. There is a sense of loss in releasing those memories.

Life is full of experiences, adventures, challenges and opportunities. Take joy in the moments that give joy. Learn to let go of the unnecessary loads that weigh us down. Seek ways to find peace. It is life giving to body and soul. Savor a hot chocolate. Visit a shut-in. Read to a child. Volunteer; the need is great! What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us, but what we have done for others lives forever! Take a moment to note the things for which you are grateful as we were advised at the Women’s Retreat. What we individually do to find peace and let go may differ. What does not change however is the importance of doing so.

Be good to yourself. The season of sadness does not have to be sad.

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am meek and humble in heart.”~ Matthew 11:28-30