Just as leaves change in the longer, cooler autumn nights, so do we as people transform in the autumn of our life. If you look at Mother Nature, you will see that She does not mourn the passage of time and seasons. Quite the contrary … She celebrates them! Our lives also have seasons of change, transformation, if you will. Each Season of our life is just as important as the one before!
We must celebrate each season, each transformation in life, in the same way as each season announces and heralds the arrival of a different stage in nature. Celebrate the hibernation or gestation of Winter, where activity in nature is often covered by a blanket of snow, and if we are aware, we can see the small changes and growth each day. We all eagerly await the signs of what is coming next. This time is in preparation of our birth, not only of our body, but also of our life.
Then comes Spring, ready to burst forth with life, bringing with it new life! Much like nature, our lives burst forth with amazing energy! You might want to think of Spring as the early childhood years, when we are constantly growing and changing, springing forth with new ideas and accomplishments. Every day brings fresh excitement.
When Summer arrives, it is with a splash of bold colors! How colorful have the Summer years of your life been? Some may have been busy raising a family, carefully tending over those you love, nurturing your life every step of the way. Our lives may have Summer storms or heat waves, but we make it through, emerging stronger than ever. It is during the Summer of our lives that we create many relationships that we will take with to the next Season of Life, Autumn.
We may find ourselves feeling down as we approach the Autumn of our life, forgetting that Autumn is truly a time of great celebrations and spectacular colors! When we are in the Autumn of our Life, it is definitely the time of celebration. Mother Nature celebrates with all the colors of nature coming together for an amazing symphony, a splash of red here, a streak of orange there, the accent of green peeking through the yellows and browns. Time for harvest, celebrations, festivities, gathering of people we love. In some ways, it’s as if Mother Nature saves the best for last!!
If is often during this time that the biggest Transformations of our lives take place. We think clearer, speak with more intent, and step into our power. We take the time to sort and sift through so many areas of our lives. This is often a time where we reevaluate relationships, not only people but work and environment, and start to make changes, moving toward what is healthier for us. We become increasingly aware that if you spend a lot of time around a toxic friend, family member, co-worker or colleague, or in a toxic environment, it can do real damage to your health AND happiness! This is a time to take look at the relationships you have and removing the ones that leave you exhausted, stressed out, sick of all the drama (you know the ones!), sad, insecure and taken advantage of.
Scientific studies are showing that unhealthy relationships can be just as bad as fast food or toxic chemicals, leading to stress, depression, anxiety, and even heart disease. Removing toxicities from your life releases energy to thoroughly enjoy and embrace the Transformations of your Autumn Years. You’ll be amazed at how much lighter and brighter your body – and your outlook – will be. You’ll be amazed at how this Transformation helps you Celebrate and Embrace the Autumn of your Life.
Dr Sue Wisdoms 