Summer 2013.

I recall that “season” of my life well. Though generally a good time – I felt a subtle unrest.

I was coming to realize -for myself, really for the first time, That Life – like nature- has Seasons.  Seasons are  predictable. A known entity. and there is four of them.

Here in New Hampshire people generally parrot back to you “I like New England for the four seasons.”We are told to say that. Kind of like a reason to stay slogan. Winter sucks.

I recall it vividly – that Hot, Humid summer day. I was relaxing in my yard, sitting there…pondering, thinking…oscillating between being present and reflecting on many of my life’s memories – and  meaning of both. That’s when I say him. A middle aged man, slowly strolling by the lightly traveled street that abutted my yard. He really got my attention as he was wearing a winter coat in Summer!   Not ANY winter coat either. A large wool lined- heavy winter coat- hood and all. Oh yea. no holes barred A bad ass Blizzard barrier coat.

Moments after beholding this unusual scene I KNEW that I KNEW this was for ME to see.

Is this guy OK? WTF? WHY is he needlessly burning up (suffering)?! Doesnt he SEE the absurdity of this?  This was absolutely the universe physically demonstrating the absurdity of anyone stubbornly refusing to change with the seasons of life.     

This image – that moment has changed my life forever.  I got thinking “Is That me?”

-In what area’s am I bringing OLD (even previously useful) ideas, habits, thoughts forward into a new season of my life?

-Am I either subconsciously or deliberately sabotaging my own advancement?

-Do I look  ridiculous in some  areas of my life because Im bring forward beliefs that no longer serve me(in my next season?)

-Do I look  ridiculous in some areas of my life because Im bring forward OLD WAYS that no longer serve me(in my next season?)

-This may be life changing …No this IS/ will be Life changing!

Seasons Change Gradually (But they DO change?).

I began to ponder Seasons…..

-Seasons DO change every year.

-There are Four Seasons (Each one markedly different)

-They NEVER stagnate. Ever. They are fluid.

– One season can have attributes of another but are generally incompatible.

-Nature doesn’t resist the change and therefore has proper growing seasons & dying seasons-  (ponder that one)

Why this matters

This lesson has served to FREE me from my self! Because of FEAR I looked for Security. Security is total BS anyhow because when you are secured- you cannot MOVE. Not moving- (read changing with your lifes seasons) is like spitting in the universes face and saying -” I  got this”….

That guy walking down my street sure “had it “……. His really nice winter jacket was a wonderful and necessary part of his life two seasons ago -But what once served him now was a real burden for him. Hes suffering needlessly.

Let go and Trust