The Power of Intention

So, I am close to the bottom of the blog list and realize it's time to post. Summer is coming to an end. Here in Michigan, some of the trees are already beginning to change colors and you can smell autum in the air. I love Fall. It is my absolute favorite time of year. I love to breathe in the crisp air, drink apple cider and kick up the leaves after they have fallen from the trees. For me, Fall symbolizes the begining of a period of reflection, introspection and setting of intentions. It also means back to school for my children. :) They start school next Tuesday. I can't believe I've got a third grader, a first grader and a daughter about to start her last year of preschool. Where does the time go? Next year I'll really feel weird when all three of them are in school everyday.

The past 6 months have been downright amazing for me beginning in March when I feel my path shifted. I have always known that it is easier to take the safe path or to live in a box and not challenge yourself. However, it's truly amazing what begins to unfold when you start to manifest, open doors, step outside of your box and leave your comfort zone. I've found that one door leads to the next and any obstacle that appears becomes an opportunity for growth. Let's face it, they are not called growing comfort, they are called growing pains. Growth is difficult but so amazing. I know for most people, change is scary. However, I have found that greatness always comes from diffcult challenges. You simply have to be open to the lessons that present themselves. For me, I would rather die than be stagnant.

Also, I have always believed that you get back what you put out in the world. I think this attitude also transmits to the practice. As Guruji says "Avoidance is not the answer". So, if there is anything you are avoiding in your life, Fall is a great time to look at those aspects or things you are avoiding and face them. I know that I really welcome this time of reflection and setting of intentions.