Lessons from my garden

As I move through the story of my life there are people There are the people who play a minor part in it, moving in and out in quick succession. 

They are like 'cab driver #2' in a movie...no deep emotional connection, but part of the story none the less.

Then there are those who play a huge role in it. 

They teach and inspire me. 

They challenge my beliefs or inspire me to a greater purpose. 

Or they are doing things that I don't feel right about

I hold on out of a deep sense of loyalty for what the relationship once was.

I would fight and hold on, often until I was hurt too badly to
do anything but let go.

When their part comes to an end, even though I know the
relationship wasn't healthy, it's very hard for me to let them go.

Today as I tended the plants in my garden

I came to a realization...

Plants have to be allowed the space to change and grow

And if they aren't, they will die

If I'm so desperately holding onto relationships that aren't growing
with me,

I am not allowing myself the space I need to change and grow

I am not allowing the other person to change and grow either

So today, I'm choosing to go into every relationship with the
knowledge that it will come to an end

I can embrace change when it comes knowing

whether I label it as 'good' or 'bad'

it's all from Goddess and for my highest good

I will treasure each connection I have for however long I have it.

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