It’s the time of year when nature leads the way in harvesting what it’s produced during the year, storing what it values to tide itself over the Winter & shedding what it doesn’t need back to the earth for nourishment. I find it helpful to do the same, to take stock of what I’ve grown & achieved in the previous months, to let go of those which didn’t work or don’t nourish me, so I can move forward in the knowledge that the seeds I’m planting to sprout in Spring are in line with my beliefs & values. For many of us, life has changed a lot in the past 3 years, some things & friends have dropped away & maybe what we want from life is different, so I encourage you to question & evaluate what’s important to you. It’s been a big year for me too; in January I turned 60, I let go of writing specifically for childless women, I’ve tried 6 new crafts & several new experiences. Basically, I’ve had a period of saying yes. Also, a few weeks ago a dear friend passed away unexpectedly, an event which, once I’ve worked through the grief, will encourage me to evaluate my life to ask whether I’m getting the most out of my time. Clinging to what we no longer need causes suffering In my meditation practice I’m learning through experience about the transient nature of thoughts & how, if we don’t cling or grasp onto them, … Read more