The Universe Wants You to Grow!

With each change of season, I use the opportunity to reflect on

how interconnected I am to Nature and to the energy present at

each season. With the beginning of the Autumnal Equinox,

summer is ending. I feel such gratitude for the joy and fun and

all the amazing, abundant experiences I had this summer. Don

and I had massive growth in our gardens, and we’re harvesting

and enjoying an abundance of veggies and gorgeous flowers.

Even though in Colorado where we live, the days still seem

more like summer (in the mid-80s today), I feel the change in

the air. It’s time to move into the next powerful cycle by taking

stock of the blessings summer brought and also by

acknowledging inner changes, growth, and what I need to

release and let go of.


The Autumnal Equinox is the second of two days when the

Earth is in perfect balance—day and night are approximately

equal. In spring the daylight hours start to lengthen, and begins

the cycle when we co-create new life with Nature and begin

bringing our “winter dreams” into reality. It’s the season of new

beginnings. In the fall the days begin to shorten, and we enter

the cycle of releasing and dying.  Autumn is the time to reflect

and appreciate the abundant harvest—what we’ve grown in our

gardens (or have enjoyed from others’ gardens) as well as the

ways we’ve grown, evolved, and our triumphs from this year.

Remembering and feeling proud of our accomplishments is an

act of self-care and self-acceptance.  This is the time to

remember that you're friggin’ AWESOME!

Whether you can see or

feel the growth right now,

your soul has expanded

and evolved since you set

your intentions at the New

Year, planted seeds at

the Vernal Equinox, and

experienced the intense


growing months since the Summer Solstice. The bountiful

harvest that’s taking place right now will continue to unfold over

the coming months as your focus turns inward. 

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The Great Mandala, the wheel of the seasons, is turning from

the beauty and abundance of summer toward the darkness of

winter. Remember, in order for new growth to happen in spring,

things die in autumn. This cycle occurs outwardly in nature and

within. This is a powerful time to cultivate deep gratitude as you

turn toward transformation, resting, and dreaming of the seeds

you’ll plant for next year’s harvest. This is the time to cultivate

gratitude to fuel your visions over the coming months.


When you look closely at the energy present at each season

and what’s happening in Nature, you begin to see the same

cycle of birth, growth, and death within. When changes occur in

Nature, you also experience an energetic shift.  When you

consciously connect with the Universe you realize how it is

supporting your growth at each step along your pathway to

remembering your Wholeness. This time of Transformation is a

reminder that the Universe wants you to grow, evolve, and

release whatever no longer serves you—to make room for new

visions, ideas, and intentions.


The inner and outer energy is changing, the season is changing

and so are you. Your soul is longing to stretch, grow, and let go

along with the changes all around you. This Co-Creative

Mandala--"Transformation", invites you to express gratitude,

acknowledge your accomplishments, and  honor this time of

releasing, shedding the old, dying petals that no longer serve

you.

Release what no longer serves you.

This is the time to turn inward.

Connect with the mystery & magic of autumn.

The Universe supports your Transformation!

Transformation Exercise:


Give yourself plenty of time to dive deeply into this exercise.

Light two candles, one for what you’re releasing and one for the

future. Meditate, journal, create your sacred space throughout

this autumn season. Come back to this exercise over the next

couple of months. Make the exercise your own.


Find a quiet place, without interruptions. Close your eyes. Take

a couple of deep breaths.


Now, open your eyes and take in the energy of the

mandala...focus on each part of the mandala--the center, the

colors, shape, and texture. Allow yourself to feel the vibration of

Transformation.


What about the mandala captures your attention? Notice and

Wonder--


Something in me is feeling:


I wonder what it wants me to know?



1. Reflect on the blessings you’ve received this year.

Throughout the ages our ancestors created a yearly ritual that

included pausing and expressing gratitude for the bountiful

abundance all around at this time of year. What blessings did

you experience this summer? What are you grateful for?


2. Reflect on your personal growth and accomplishments.

You’ve invested time and put forth energy to tend and nurture

your visions and your dreams—the intentions you set at the

New Year and the seeds you planted in the spring. What outer

accomplishments are you proud of? What inner growth has

taken place over the past few months? Write a note to yourself

and express how proud you are of your accomplishments! You

ROCK!!!


3. Reflect on this time of balance. Autumn, like spring, is when

the Earth is in balance. What areas of your life are balanced?

What areas of your life do you need to restore balance? What

can you do to bring balance to your life?


4. Reflect on this season of dying and letting go; of shedding the

old to make room for the new. What are you ready to let go of?

What “old petals” do you need to shed in order for your soul to

blossom?




You may have difficulty with the autumn Transformation energy.

I know at times I've experienced challenges due to loss and

grief this time of year.  Shifting from the nostalgia that comes

from letting go of the past can be disturbing. With the right tools,

you can hold a friendly and welcoming space for your emotions,

tap into Transformation and begin to say a little "yes" to letting

go.


We look for ways to feel good when we're feeling bad. This is

the body's natural inclination to move toward healing, toward

Wholeness and wellbeing. By tapping on meridian accupoints,

EFT-Tapping sends a signal to the energy system that

everything is okay. It's a very effective technique for clearing our

energy system of the disruptions that show up as unprocessed

emotions; we feel comforted and soothed as a result of tapping.

When we feel better, we can see our human experience through

a compassionate and loving lens.


I would be honored to be your companion, your "spiritual

Sherpa", supporting your journey through the peaks and

valleys  that come with  releasing and shedding  old patterns as

you  embrace Transformation.


Peace and joy to your seeking heart,