Changing the way we live, the way we see ourselves and the world is no easy trick.

Study nature's way. Learn her rhythms, her seasons, her cycles.

See how she hibernates and rests during the cold winter, using that time to replenish and heal.

See how she bursts forth in a slow crescendo of green and bright colors over the spring, rejoicing in the inevitable new growth.

See how she gives her all, her grandest performance, over the summer months before gradually descending into a final burst of changing colors of autumn.

Watch her cool down, return to her depth, and again take time to replenish.

These same seasons are within us.

There are times to take action, to be busily involved with creating and doing and participating and giving.

There are quieter times when we are being prepared for those times of activity.

We cannot give and give without taking time to replenish ourselves.

There are times of gentle growth when the first blades of grass, the first signs of spring begin to emerge in our lives----whether those signal a new stage of personal growth, a new stage in a love relationship, or the first buds of life on a project we are creating.

And each season-Each time-Leads to the next.

There is a purpose and value in each day of your life,
in each season of your life.

Nurture your times of action-of creating -of doing and value the quieter times of going within.

The more you study nature, the more you will learn about yourself.

Nurture and trust the seasons of your soul.

This could be a time of great purpose, renewal, and change if we open ourselves to new ideas and make a commitment to making a little progress each day toward who we want to be.