A Life Lesson From Trees

At this time of year in the northeast we see the beauty of the autumn on full display. The leaves on the trees are shades of gold and amber.

In the morning, I hear the crunch of the dead leaves beneath my feet as I walk to my car.

With each step, I’m reminded of a powerful lesson the trees teach at this time of year.

Nature’s Secret to Survival

Trees don’t cling to their leaves. When the time comes, they release them without resistance or regret. There’s no dramatic farewell, no desperate attempt to hold on to what was. The leaves simply fall when they’re ready, scattering their golden wisdom on the ground below.

What the trees know — and what we often forget — is that holding onto what’s dead is exhausting. Dead leaves are heavy. They catch the winter winds and snow, threatening to break the very branches that refuse to release them.

By letting go, trees don’t just survive – they prepare for their next season of growth.

This is Scorpio season’s quiet teaching: Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is release what no longer serves us.

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The Composting of What Was

Those fallen leaves don’t go to waste. They decompose, becoming rich soil that will nourish future growth. Even in their decay, they serve a purpose. Even in their ending, they’re beginning something new.

What if we trusted, like the trees do, that what we release will somehow feed our future?

What if we understood that holding on to dead weight doesn’t protect us – it depletes us?

Nature teaches us that letting go isn’t a loss – it’s preparation for what’s next.

Read: The Courage to Let Go