I´m looking out the window. It’s a mid-September day, but I somehow wish it was already November. I guess I don’t like the in-between state of lingering summer. Leaves are turning shades of red and yellow and are dancing in the wind. Autumn is tinged with a bittersweet taste of endings, and endings bring a sense of sadness.
But it’s not the endings that are the hardest part. The most difficult phase is the state of the in-between, when you don’t know exactly what’s going to come next, but you know you can’t keep looking back over your shoulder. You know that at some point, you just have to let go, and letting go is never easy.
Actually, to me, it sounds a bit annoying how it’s repeated over and over again: “Just let go and move on.” Maybe I don’t want to let go. Perhaps, deep down, I still believe in miracles and fairytales and happy endings.
I look at the trees shedding their leaves one by one, and I wish I could be like them. I wish I could trust myself so much that I’d have no problem letting go, because I’d know that in a few months’ time, new buds and shoots would appear on my barren branches.
I believe we can all learn a lot from the trees. Trees don’t judge losing part of themselves as a failure, nor are they attached to their own beauty. They stand calm and serene, no matter whether their leaves are fresh and green, yellow and red, or brown, dry and crumpled.
To me, the in-between phases seem to be the hardest, because of the sense of stillness that occurs between the changing seasons, when a part of your life has ended but the next chapter hasn’t yet begun. The days seem drab and endless, and you feel like you’ve been sucked dry of all the joy and energy you once had.
If you lose a loved one or have a long-term relationship end, you might have similar feelings, like there’s a vast, empty space in your heart that can never be filled again. But what you should know is that there’s also immense power in that empty space of the in-between.
Possibilities and potential
That emptiness, in particular, is the birthplace of unlimited potential and previously untapped possibilities. For it’s in that empty space where your mind can roam free, liberated from the restraints of certainty and safety. It’s in that emptiness where new, original ideas are born and new seeds are planted for future manifestations.
Shaken out of its normal routine of planning and keeping things under control, your mind can finally relax and do what it´s supposed to do—stay present, stay aware and be mindful.
When your mind is free from attachment to any future outcomes, you’ll start to enjoy each moment more fully. You’ll notice that it gradually becomes easier to stay in the present moment, with the knowledge that this moment, right here and right now, is enough. It’s enough to keep going and keep believing in your inherent power to create your own reality—bit by bit, moment by moment.
Nourish your soul
In the state of the in-between, the best thing you can do is to focus on doing the things that light you up and nourish your soul. Try any kind of creative activity, such as painting, dancing to your favourite music, journaling or writing poems.
Staying in the present moment is easier if you don’t overwhelm yourself with duties and tasks. Try to find a bit of time each day for talking to your friends, playing with your pets or going for a walk.
Working with crystals is another excellent way to balance your energies and bring more beauty into your life. Most crystals have strong Earth connections and they vibrate subtle healing energies.
There are many simple ways you can use crystals in your everyday life, such as by meditating with them, creating your own crystal healing grid or wearing them as jewellery. Try wearing a Red Jasper crystal to ground your energies, a Carnelian crystal to unlock your creative talents or a Tiger’s Eye for courage and protection.
Once you stop labelling the state of the in-between as difficult and unpleasant, you’ll discover its hidden blessings. For, in fact, it’s in this state that you’ll align yourself with the natural rhythm and flow of the Universe. Once your resistance to change is replaced by an acceptance of things the way they are, you’ll be gifted with a new sense of power to create the next chapter of your life.
Life can be full of magic and wonder, if you allow it in!
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