Wisdom comes through the winds of change. It can come through emotions of joy, anger, even heartbreak. It comes at different stages of life and different seasons. It keeps us growing. It keeps us fluid. It keeps us open. It keeps us evolving. Nature has a way to keep rhythm and accompanies us through the wind of evolving wisdom.
However, there are times when we feel stagnant. Our emotional body and mental body lose their balance. We become overwhelmed in an emotional experience. At some point in our stuckness, we must remind ourselves of the balance movement provides. Physical movement helps restore the balance between our emotions, our mind, and our body. Physical movement gives the balance of unity and aids each body to move through difficult times. When times get the toughest, I make a conscious effort to move my body...and so I walk. I walk and walk some more.
I go to my favorite place to walk. As I step out of the car, the tightness in my shoulders almost instantly begins to melt away in the peaceful atmosphere. I take a deep breath. At this special place, there is an almost constant breeze. The cool breeze refreshingly wets my skin. It's a humid breeze that feels cool when it's blowing but warm and sticky when it stops. The kind of breeze that reminds me of the beach. I close my eyes. I hear the sound of the Piping Plover Bird flying overhead. It's a bird that frequents Ohio but is also found along the ocean. And as I have my eyes closed, I listen to the distant cars traveling Route 3. I envision myself at the beach and the cars, they become the sound of the ocean waves. Perspective, I am reminded, it's all about perspective. And as I begin to walk, there in my path, lies an acorn. Strength and potential is the message. Here, I am also reminded that I am supported. We all have strength and we all are supported by the Divine Universe. We see this when we are ready.
So as summer comes to an end and we begin to embark on a new season, keep in mind the balance, the unity. We cannot avoid dips and turns, but we can cultivate our tools to move through them.
We feel, we fumble, and we do our best to learn to forgive....and we grow.
We grow and we learn and continue to move forward....or we don't. And therein lies wisdom also. If you find you are not moving, that's okay too. But when you are ready, go ahead and begin by wiggling your fingers, wiggling your toes, and then slowly take steps to move again. One foot in front of the other....at your own pace. Nature will be there to support you. To help you breathe in life again, no matter what season.
So, come walk with me, come talk with me and let's grow. We evolve together.
Sweet Summer's End,
Debbie
