The wisdom of the cycle: Learning to breathe with the seasons of life We live in a world that is obsessed with a perpetual Summer. We are told to be "on" 24/7, to be constantly blooming, and to keep our productivity levels at a permanent high. But nature, the greatest teacher we have, tells a completely different story. If a tree tried to bloom all year round, it would eventually die of exhaustion. Why do we think we are any different? The courage of the autumn (The release) Autumn is perhaps the most visual lesson in vulnerability. It’s the moment the tree decides that keeping its leaves is more costly than letting them go. In our lives, Autumn is about auditing our energy . What habits are you dragging along that no longer serve you? What version of yourself are you outgrowing? Letting go isn't a sign of weakness; it’s an act of strategic survival. You are clearing space for what’s next. The sacred winter (The subterranean growth) This is the hardest stage for most of u...