On changing with the trees

When change is coming

The trees tell you what to do

When change is beginning

You start to feel a little different

You look the same

But what’s inside you is shifting

Like chlorophyll in your veins

You alternate

Between shining a little brighter

And falling into darkness

One day your leaves are bright yellow 

The next day dark brown

You drop the things that no longer serve you

That you can’t take with you into this next version of you

And like dead leaves they fall to the ground

And you march into the next days tall but simplified

Feeling a little naked like a bare oak

But really just more free

Lighter

Standing tall

And more you

So that when this change is complete

It’s easier to withstand the storms and the snow

You’re stronger to persevere 

You’re only carrying exactly what you need

And not a bit more

And it’s clear to the world 

And more importantly to yourself

Exactly who you are

And where you stand

In this new season