experiencing an autumn explosion.
vibrant medleys of fall color.
ushering us into cooler days,
in anticipation of a cocoa-infused winter.
and dissecting life.
beginning with my cognitive world.
my goal?
to banish.
from my head, from my life.
the kind of thinking
that doesn’t belong where it’s been intruding.
it cajoles, it mesmerizes.
it taunts, it destroys.
and so?
a new start.
doesn’t matter how many times before.
reassess, reframe, realign.
allow my breaths to slow.
my thoughts to become more coherent,
more constructive.
inviting accurate information,
coupled with pure insight.
i need my mind to be an ally.
in this amazing quest for wholeness.
endings.
a gentle nudge or a harsh shove.
but undeniably and consistently pushing us.
into the next season.
into a ready-made beginning.
what are you welcoming in?
[click here for an audio version of “endings.”]
Wonderful blog post, April. Brought so many thoughts to mind:
I’m “ENDING” my rebellion …. my refusal to be responsible in the area of journaling (specifically my health journal, you know — foods eaten, feelings being felt, meds taken, exercise, etc., etc.) There is ABSOLUTELY no reason… just my stubborn rebellion and stubborn refusal…kind of like if I don’t write it down, it hasn’t happened. Ridiculous! (man, there are a lot of “r’s” in that…rebellion, refusal, responsible, ridiculous….truly didn’t plan that, but that’s just the way it flowed out of my head.)
thanks so much for visiting my global studio, deb. and i loved following along with the evolution of your thoughts . . . leading to the revolution of your behavior (another “R” word!). 🙂
Walking my son to school the other day, looking at the changing leaves, reminded me that this time of year, our true colours – and the occasional spot of rot – show up to be assessed and shed. Exhilirating. Uncomfortable. Necessary.
I welcome in a more quiet, introspective season. I welcome in the opportunity to catch up, organize, prepare for new growth. This is the season of my birthday, so it always feels like a time for new beginnings.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I love the pictures that accompany the poetry. I am welcoming boldness into my life. Risk and assertiveness will be my invited guests this season. I completely enjoyed the audio version as well. Thank you for the added feature!
Beautiful, April. I miss a real Autumn when I gaze at your photos of the gorgeous foliage.
Endings: Today I am saying goodbye to a nagging health problem for good. I am so over it. It’s not welcome here any more.
Beginnings/Welcoming: A vibrant new me, free of dis-ease.
Wow. That was powerful. Thank you, sweet friend! xo
I just love your writings April – they are pure poetry and steeped with so much compassion. Thanks gorgeous xx
April, I have some old thoughts creeping in lately and I ask them why? Why now? Is it a reminder? Is it a sign I need to recommit to me? Whatever it is, it’s time to reassess.
Thank you for your helpful words! XO
Gorgeous words!
I’m welcoming the possibility that life can be simple and beautiful, even when everything doesn’t go your way. That there can be joy and comfort in the word ‘easy’. Life doesn’t have to be difficult to be meaningful, quite the opposite.
Your posts always delight me April! Gorgeous pics too! I went for a walk in a park just behind my parents house, I havent been there for over 20 years maybe. It was wonderful to be out, see the changing leaves, I have missed the UK autimns for 2 years, whilst living in Australia- where is it just getting hotter!! Endings… yes, time to say goodbye to a few things, instead of adding more into my life, i need to take away, simplify and have things to work on and complete, during the hibernation period coming up..
These change in seasons always bring a sadness for me – once you get used to something you need to shift. Change is inevitable. And it is always an opportunity to reshift habits, or welcome new things.
A return to my professional routes that flourished from a disorder and a wanting to understand how to fix my mind and body that forever seemed broken. Thank you, April, for reminding me of how lovely this beginning, again, can be…and I loved listening to your voice!
April, I really loved hearing your voice! It made your writing even more soulful. I’m welcoming in change and a bit of disorder. Thank you for this.
April, this is beautiful (as always). What timing, too, as I’ve been thinking on this myself. What a great reminder to reflect on what I’m welcoming in…
We are in Summer here in Australia so a time fir celebration, for harvesting. I love following the seasons with my life.
“I need my mind to be my ally” I love it.
One of the things I am working on right now is actually being more mindful of what I allow into my life, what are my priorities, and how I feel inside. This is a great reminder of this new shift in my perspective. Thank you April!