Autumn leaves and trust

As I was walking my dog this morning, mesmerised by the beauty of nature around me at this time of year, I found myself thinking about trust.

Autumn draws our attention to the cycle of life, to endings and beginnings. But today the autumn leaves revealed something different, something that left me feeling warm inside and deeply grateful.

Seeing these beautiful, colourful leaves reminded me that I am not alone. That I am supported along the way. That there is a plan.

I was thinking about the wisdom of nature. The wisdom that causes the leaves to dry and fall so that plants, animals, and humans can receive the winter sun that is essential for our survival and wellbeing. The same wisdom that grows fresh new leaves to protect us from the scorching summer sun.

This wisdom is with us always, protecting us and supporting us gently, without words but with a quiet, steady presence. All we need to do is look outside and feel it within ourselves.

Most importantly, we need to trust that we are not alone, that there is a plan, and that we are supported and protected.