i love happy is…
dancing like a tree.
We are all (well, mostly) moved in to our new home in the woods. And I was going to write a post about the roller coaster feelings I’ve been having. The fear that has gripped me. The sadness that has crept in. The frustration of things breaking and not going our way. The amount of muck that has been unearthed – physically, mentally and spiritually. And the pure joy that has stopped me several times in the midst of the chaos – like the deer that have greeted my path, or the sun rays reflecting on the lake, or the sweet and playful moments with the boys. But today, the fall issue of the Rhythm of the Home online magazine was published, and I re-read the article I wrote for it several weeks ago. It’s as if my past self wrote a letter to my future self, and in this moment I feel reassured by my own words. Change does bring up so much fear and it does take courage to walk forward and let go.
Life is a dance, and that’s the reminder of this season of change. As we start to make the transition from summer to fall, take some time to explore Rhythm of the Home’s newest issue for tons of inspiration, including my article, Dance Like a Tree.
Your Personal Reflection:
Do you feel connected to nature? Do you feel connected to YOUR nature? Take some time to dance and connect with nature and see how that helps you stay grounded while things around you…and within you…change.
And the winner of my Inside Out e-course random drawing is…Kim!
For the very last chance to win a spot in Inside Out – the last session of 2012 – visit Rhythm of the Home’s blog to enter the give-away going on now. (And if you don’t want to to miss your opportunity to connect to a world-wide community of life explorers while discovering and celebrating YOU and your changes, register for Inside Out today because it starts Monday!)
This is beautiful….. and the encouragement to connect with nature fits perfectly with the post I wrote today, about ‘capturing the magic of Autumn’ ……. You have a lovely blog♥
Hi Wild Mama,
I tried to leave a comment on your blog but had trouble with my wordpress log-in! Anyway…thank so much for your visit and sweet comments. Here’s what I was trying to post on your site:
“Lovely photos! Fall is one of my favorite seasons as well. I’m so excited for the cooler weather, soups and apple crisp. Slowing down and going to bed earlier sounds yummy too. Thanks for your recent stops to my blog. I love that we’ve connected! Be well…. xo”
I LOVE your comment ; ) thanks so much!!
Stunning photo!!
Thank you, Gerri!
GORGEOUS YOU!
You are the sweetest, Rachel. Thanks for visiting…
moving is hard! i understand, believe me. and it never goes the way we imagine it will but we almost always wind up being better for it!
Aimee…I’m already starting to see the many benefits that can come from moving. It IS hard…but man…just getting through some toys and boxes this evening had me reinvigorated. Thanks for the support and reminder! Hope you are feeling settled now, too…
Wow your shot is gorgeous! Is that tree in your yard? Wow. I am glad things are settling down some for you. Moving can be a wicked teacher. 🙂
xoxo
I love that image – it sums up all that I love about the Autumn and I’d like to think I’m connected…I feel connected – I hope I’m connected.
Nina x