Letting Go

“Autumn shows how beautiful it is to let things go.” – Unknown

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Last night’s full moon showered us with light during our meditation in a park perched over the ocean. We listened to waves roll into shore as our guide gave blessings to Earth wishing peace for all beings.

I joined this full moon meditation a few times before. September was the first night we were outside in the dark.  As we walked to the park I wondered, “would the grass be wet, would there be bugs or dog poo?”  Last night, a sea lion kept barking.  I worried if it was ok since we have a marine mammal rescue center in town.  Each time I reminded myself to just let it go.

Earlier this month we enjoyed a blissful vacation in Maui. Hawaii is one of my favorite places to be because it’s the epitome of exhaling and letting go.  The literal meaning of Aloha is “the presence of breath” or the “breath of life.”  The beautiful scenery, rainbows and spirit of the islands capture your breath.  Worries and stress simply melt away.

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These experiences remind me to worry less, meditate more and appreciate autumn’s life lessons.

Click here for the Planetary Meditation for Peace

Sitting in Stillness

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside you.” – Deepak Chopra

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I am humbled by the infinite stillness of the ocean, not one wave flowing into shore. No ripples or boats mar its reflection of the sky’s quiet mood. It’s as if it’s frozen in time as I take time to capture this moment letting go of all worries and busyness.

Admiring peacefulness of the vast ocean fills my spirit with content knowing nature is always there for us, taking us back to our core existence. Letting go of technology and to-do lists, understanding that these experiences of true awareness feed our soul, keep us sustained in our daily lives, help us pursue goals and face challenges.

Take a moment to stop what you’re doing, breathe in a moment of solitude and silence and appreciate the amazing beauty surrounding us.