At first glance, some things may not seem so detrimental.  Take the first picture, which merely looks as if the smaller tree is providing some minor support for the larger tree. 

Upon closer inspection of the second picture from a different angle, we see the larger tree’s need was so much greater than the other tree had resources to provide, in keeping it aloft. 

Just as we humans tend to want to “rescue” fellow humans, despite knowing we lack the strength or capabilities at times by giving from wells not refilled enough or vast enough to draw from for the other’s needs... we can permit the uprooting of our inner peace and souls. 

It’s okay to say “No.”  It’s okay to make self-care a priority.  No, it is ESSENTIAL to make and take time for self-care. 

It’s better for everyone when we stop avoiding that “Little Voice Inside,” as Jaci Velasquez, sings so eloquently. 

Sometimes things we do or places we go can make us feel like we are trapped. 

But, are we actually surrounded by bars preventing us from changing our locations or situations, or are they merely an illusion we choose to see; because, we are afraid of embracing our fears of changing and the uncertainty of the unknown? 

Guess what?  ”God Only Knows, ” according to For King and Country... but, WE have the power to share who we are with others!  Open up, let your Light shine! 

On our morning constitutionals, we love to just be present with nature and listen to her telling her life stories, listening to her songs… learning of the wisdom of her life stories. We see how some trees struggle to remain upright, leaning on one another, sometimes to the detriment of the durability or endurance of that supportive tree to maintain its full strength… or full-uprightness. Conversely, we see when the tree releases its clinging to its old way of life… it often creates a flourishing biome for a plethora of new life, of varying species or phylum.  

Imagine the BEauty and bounty we might create within our own lives, if we release our own need to hang onto the old, the dead, the dying portions of our lives. We cannot create or welcome the new Blessings created for us with each new season of our lives, if we cannot, or refuse to let go of things no longer meant to accompany or support us in welcoming the changing seasons of our lives. Within ourselves, we can release the old in order to more fully welcome the next generation of BEautiful sprouts, blossoms, and bloom into the greatest portions of our amazing life journeys.  

If you, too, want or need encouragement or support in releasing your old, in preparation of greeting and more fully entering your own “spring awakening,” we invite you to visit the music section of our website to purchase our River of Release meditation which contains lovely supportive sound healing implements graciously narrated and provided by a sound healing expert and energy worker, Linda Alario, in our effort to help release the stuck energy in our lives, and work towards collectively raising the vibrational energy within the greater world. Thank you for Blessing our lives, with your time and consideration of our messages, whether through reading our blogs, or purchasing and appreciating our music.

Imagine how natural splendors and wonders in “the great outdoors” would look, if wildlife treated the earth... as humans do. How would things look, if “all creatures great and small” suddenly began thinking in terms of doing to have... to outdo their neighbors, their co-workers, the ones they perceive as “less thans,” etc.? 

Contemplate... instead of complimenting one another's' lives by sharing downed trees, stumps, branches, and twigs… how would the forests or wooded areas we visit, the natural or critter-built dams we see in waterways, etc... look, if the critter world felt they had to build entirely new structures, rather than repairing what they already have; have all new building materials built by others, “perfectly manicured lawns” all built and tended with toxic materials with no regard for the health of their families, neighbors, and cohabitants… so long as they appeared “prosperous.”

Then, imagine every dwelling as a monstrous mansion… like we’ve all seen owned by “the Joneses...” even homes for tiny insects, would be huge mansions on a human scale. How much space would be left for the beauty we seek when we humans go to these wooded or forest sceneries, waterside retreats, etc. for our respite or soul connection with Mother/Father earth?  

Now, can you put yourself in the hooves, paws, claws, wings, and fins of the critters to whom we do that very thing? Yet, so many of us become upset when we falsely believe or interpret the adverse behavior to be the critters encroaching upon our homes and our human lives… forgetting our duty to all of humanity is to also coincide peacefully, with all willing to receive that Divine love from above… which includes the critter world.  

There are natural pest-deterrent plants, herbs, etc. we can organically seed to aid in repelling the destructive critters’ visits; but, critters don’t have the same options, with our human encroachments and destroying of their habitats. We can choose to let go of our expectations for the critters to stop approaching our properties or destroying our things when it was they who had always resided where we chose to build/live… giving no thought to destroying their lives, totally uprooting, even killing, so many.  

We can choose to let go of the expectation we have some blanket right to do so, rather than choosing to fix what we’ve already taken from them and other humans. Maybe we should even question why we feel the need to disparage societies and cultures that don’t feel the need to disperse so widely; but, learn to communicate healthily, cohabitate multigenerational; and truly show support to one another. We can lose the expectation of disposability and live more responsibly in our creation.  

Many times in life, we as humans sometimes try to hold onto things or certain people too much. Try as we may, we cling to antiquated notions of who we want or had known people to be, neglecting to see the ways they’ve changed and we’ve changed.  

Some folks tend to cling desperately to what was, failing to acknowledge that in order to receive new Blessings, we need to release the antiquated things and people… especially from within the roles we had always known them. Figuratively; and sometimes, literally. 

When people make their final wishes known to become a DNR, no matter how much discomfort we feel in the prospect of having to “let go” before we may be ready, we need to honor these important fundamental beliefs and human rights. If someone tells us they want us to honor that is their wish, we need to stand in whatever spiritual and life truths brought them to that decision… and honor it. If we cannot, we need to let anyone who has asked us to make those decisions know we cannot be the person to honor their wishes… so they can find someone who will honor all of whom they are. People have the right to whatever way they wish to leave this life, including refusing certain medical procedures, treatments, etc. according to their life story, their spiritual  beliefs, and so forth. Please honor however your loved ones request to be released from this physical realm… as passing in a manner more conducive to all they were, permits a more peaceful energy/soul transfer onto the next leg of their journey. Everyone deserves a peaceful passing. 

Often in life, we fear that which we do not understand. Sometimes, we don’t even know everything that we do not understand; because we don’t know… what we don’t know!  

We can ask for help; but often, only if we feel we know what help to ask to receive. When we don’t even know where to begin; because we feel we’ve asked for everything we know to ask about with regards to help… sometimes… it leads to death. Too often, relationship death, mental death, soul death, spiritual death, and if not addressed soon enough… perhaps physical death.  

It’s up to us to monitor the levels of our health in all of these arenas… and to make the adjustments needed for optimal health for us and each of our relationships. 

We need to not fear letting go of things or people that are meant to be seasonal in our lives. Whether it is our jobs, our spiritual homes or practices, our physical fitness routines, our nutritional health practices, our creative outlets, or our relationships with others. If we are to learn and grow, as we are here to do, we need to not be stuck in the mindset of controlling or hanging onto things that we need to release… in order to make room to welcome the next gifts we are to receive for the next portion of our Divine journey. Sometimes, in order to not die… we must let go, to let... growth!