As the days of September unfold, I love the gentle breeze the transition of the autumn brings—reminding us to let go of our old selves and teaching us the beauty of new beginnings. I don’t know if you have ever felt this, but I am one of those who gets excessively emotional and sensitive as the autumn approaches. While I don’t like to label the syndromes, but it’s pretty much one of those evenings where I feel loneliness for no reason. I love the crisp air and the falling leaves but I am not a fan of sudden quietness around me.
This month, I am reminding myself again about – letting go. Letting go of what doesn’t align with me, letting go of the old clutter that I don’t need anymore, letting go of anything and everything that doesn’t serve me or my values. At first, I need to start with my wardrobes, and then my thoughts!!
I know it feels free but we all love the feeling of holding onto people and places that have once made us feel home (but not anymore – I know!). There’s a certain comfort in holding on to the past, even when it no longer serves our present. Yet, as I sit by the window with a warm cup of tea, watching the leaves drift down from the trees, I am reminded of how letting go can be both liberating and beautiful.
It’s natural to let go and very natural to feel the sudden emptiness. I remember, someone dear to my heart, once told me that it’s nature’s way of telling us to make space (both physically and emotionally) for new beginnings.
I REALLY LOVE THE IDEA OF NEW BEGINNINGS!
I remember – not very long ago – when I held on tightly to everything that defined me—my ambitions, my goals, and even the comforting routines of daily life. It was only when I started to let go, bit by bit, that I discovered a new level of freedom. I realized now that true growth often comes from releasing the familiar and embracing the unknown. Yes, I haven’t made any lists in many days now, and each day was so full of surprises.
This September, I promised myself to let go and just let be.
It doesn’t mean that I am in denial of the past, I love to acknowledge it, learn from it, and am trying to make room for what’s next.
So, here’s to September—a month of shedding old layers and stepping into new beginnings.
I know I have – what it takes – within me!
With strength and hope,
S.