Letting Go

Enjoying a stunning spring morning a couple of weeks back I noticed the final lingering leaves of autumn finally letting go - being blown free of their hold. The new lush verdant leaves with the surrounding abundance of spring was a magical sensory experience. Yet, hiding away within the new seasons growth were the leaves that until then had never yielded. It was only due to a strong wind that they were released from their grasp.

Sometimes, we see things for what they are and willingly let go. Other times have us holding on for dear life, thinking that we could never allow the departure of what has served us well for so long. But there often comes a point where what has indeed served us holds us back from future progress.

A friend of mine said it this way - "to grow something new you must get rid of something old."

Growth seasons beckon us to let go while embracing the new.