Healing in Nature: Listening to the Wisdom of Fall
The emergence of autumn is my favorite seasonal transition. This past weekend I celebrated my 47th trip around the sun with a camping trip to the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado. At 10,000+ feet elevation, the common signs of the fall season were spectacular! This included yellow aspen leaves blowing in the cool breeze, the rust-colored ground cover, and the busy squirrels preparing for an inevitable winter.
One of the greatest gifts of this camping trip was that there was no cell service. I don't realize how addicted I am to the over-stimulation of my phone until it is taken away.
Once my brain released this mental addiction, the quiet whispers of my Intuition came alive.
In this state of connection, we can begin to hear the wisdom of fall. Here are a few insights that have emerged for me:
🍂The message from the yellow aspen leaves was to expect change. Not just tolerate it until “normal” returns. But to embrace the growth and resiliency that emerges from personal transformation.
🍂The message from the cool wind blowing the leaves out of my hand was to LET GO. In order for a new state of being to emerge from personal transformation, I need to release old, negative habits that keep me at a lower vibration of comfort and familiarity.
🍂The message from the busy squirrel preparing for winter reminds me that with more darkness and colder temperatures, we eventually transition to a season of restoration (winter). This gives us the opportunity to reflect on the previous seasons and rejuvenate for the next spring season to come.
So how can we tap into the wisdom of fall and use it to support our own healing and growth? Here are a few ideas:
🍂 Take a walk in nature and simply observe the changing world around you. Listen to the sounds, feel the sensations, and let yourself be present in the moment.
🍂 Spend time in reflection and contemplation. What patterns, beliefs, or habits are you ready to let go of? Need a little guidance with this? Listen to my meditation on Insight Timer called Detachment is Love.
🍂 Practice self-care and prioritize rest. As the natural world slows down for winter, allow yourself to do the same. Get plenty of sleep, take time for relaxation, and nourish your body with healthy foods.
By listening to the wisdom of fall, we can cultivate a deeper connection with nature and with ourselves. We can learn to embrace change, release what no longer serves us, and find peace and rest in the midst of life's transitions.
What messages do you need to hear from your Intuition?
What changes can you embrace as a path to growth and resiliency?
What do you need to let go of to create space for personal transformation?
Interested in more healing wisdom from Nature??? Connect with me on my Sacred Path Guide to Healing email!
Warrior 2 at Missouri Lakes in Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado
