Nature Is Our Mirror
I am writing on day eight of being in isolation with Covid. As I look out my window there is fresh snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air, it’s the end of May. Many emotions arise inside me wondering when the official start to spring will begin. Yet, as a collective motto of the state right now, I am grateful for the moisture. Our land is being nourished with more water to hopefully decrease our risk of fires once summer finally arrives. That moisture will birth beautiful flowers and food for us in the coming months. For now we continue to rest in deep reflection until the earth is ready to bloom.
The snow is reflecting my own need to be nourished and find rest. It is saying, “Just a few more days of being alone. Just a few more days of finding internal peace in the chaos.Trust this process, trust this time to be, because you will be birthing a new you when you leave.” This reflection has brought this mantra to mind, “When I am at ease, everything flows”. Repeating this reminds me to lean into trust, instead of frustration and fear, knowing that is where all the answers will come. From there I will fully blossom into my fullest self.
As I sit in this space I keep asking myself the following questions. Questions I hope will help you as well.
How do I want to spend my time? My life?
What would the little me, who was fully herself, wish to do with her time?
What things do I do that give me energy?
What things do I do that drain my energy?
How can I let go of that which drains me?
How can I make time for the things that give (energy) to me? What do I need to let go of to make space for it?
