Autumn : A Time of Sacred Seclusion by Sage Woman
Autumn : A Time of Sacred Seclusion by Sage Woman
Fall is a season for balancing light and dark , letting go and accepting the impermanence of things . The autumn equinox marks the arrival of the autumn season , traditionally seen as a period of change leading to the dark of winter . As we watch the leaves drifting to the ground , we are reminded that nature ’ s cycles are mirrored in our lives . Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden . Fall is the perfect time to practice getting out of the way and letting Spirit take charge of our lives . Let go , Let God / Goddess .
Letting go can be diffi cult to do initially . It doesn ’ t really matter if the thing we are trying to let go of isn ’ t even something we want or need anymore : it ’ s ours , we ’ ve grown accustomed to it , and we may have a hard time taking that last step to release it . Letting go of people can be even harder .
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Sometimes the world gives us no choice , and we have to let go of something or someone . Many times we make a conscious decision that simply means it is time to stop holding on . Even when it is our choice , though , it can still be tough .
On the autumn equinox , day and night are of equal length . This signals the need to balance the light and dark within us . It is the perfect time to embrace the gifts of going within the depth of the darkness to reveal what is ready to come to the light .
One of the ways I celebrate this time of the year is to create a mini-retreat for myself . During this retreat , I do the things that assist me in celebrating both endings and beginnings , releasing and letting . I pick one day that is only mine and mine alone , no social media , business , contact with friends , television or
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