A Season of Surrender
The leaves believe
Such letting go is love
Such love is faith
Such faith is grace
Such grace is God
I agree with the leaves
- Lucille Clifton
I read this poem on Thursday and it really resonated with me. The seasons are shifting again, as they do every year. It’s getting cooler, things are falling away, everything is starting to look different. It’s no coincidence that my life also seems to be entering into a similar phase. I believe there is much to be learned from the 4 seasons in regard to living in the flow. Winter is a time for introspection and hibernation. Spring marks new beginnings. Summer was a time for harvest. And Fall is the season of surrender.
I’ve never been a fan of Fall (or any of the colder months to be honest), and I’ve realized recently that it’s because my masculine energy, the do-er in me, struggles to slow down. In the past, letting go hasn’t been easy for me. I’m learning that it requires big trust. Trust in Divine timing, trust in myself that what I’ve already done is enough, and trust in the universe to lovingly support me.
To be still is to trust. To surrender is to have faith. To let go is to love.
As we enter Fall, I’m challenging myself to surrender. In what areas of my life am I holding on to something? Where am I forcing things to happen? How can I let go? We’ve been programmed to believe that we have to be doing something in order to receive, but I’m realizing that isn’t true for me anymore. I don’t want to always have to work hard. I believe great things can come from nothingness, from non-doing.
The great philosopher, Winnie-the-Pooh, once said “Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.” This idea has always stood out to me, but I’m understanding it more and more now as I continue my journey through life. By surrendering, doing absolutely nothing, I allow myself to be led to greater. There’s more room for inspiration. I don’t have to “figure everything out” if I learn to surrender.
Take a moment and reflect for yourself. Maybe even take a look at your motherhood journey. Let’s challenge ourselves this season to surrender. If we take away the doing, what do we make room for? If nothing else, I’m sure we’ll find ourselves more rested and present. But, I have a feeling God is waiting to reveal something so much greater; we just need to let go.
Until next time,
Stay ViKtorious, Mama!
