Autumn
As autumn settles in, the air grows cooler and the days draw in. The trees, one by one, begin to loosen their hold on summer, letting their leaves drift gently to the ground.
There’s a small garden at the edge of a quiet village - a place once full of colour and life. In spring it had been a riot of blossoms; in summer, a lush green haven. But now, the gardener stands at the gate, noticing the changes. The flowers are fading, the fruit has been gathered, and the beds look a little bare.
For a moment, he feels a pang of sadness. It all seems so still, so empty. Yet as he takes a closer look, he realises something important: beneath the surface, life is quietly preparing itself. The roots are drawing in energy, storing nourishment for the months ahead. The soil, though resting, is busy rebuilding itself. Nature, he remembers, never truly stops - it simply shifts its focus.
So, instead of mourning the end of summer, the gardener takes a deep breath of the cool, crisp air and feels a quiet contentment settle over him. He tidies the paths, clears the beds, and gently turns the soil. It’s time for rest and renewal - for both the garden and himself.
He knows that every season has its purpose. Autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare - to gather what we’ve learned, let go of what’s no longer needed, and trust that new growth will come again when the time is right.
And as he closes the gate behind him, the soft rustle of falling leaves reminds him that change isn’t an ending - it’s part of the natural rhythm of life.
Why am I telling you a story?
Our brains are metaphorical things. Our unconscious mind - the thing that REALLY guides our every thought and feeling, understands just about everything via metaphor - stories and mental images. They might seem simple, maybe even a bit corny, but they have real power when it comes to communicating ideas and making changes to your health.
Hope you enjoyed this tale. If nothing else, it's a chance to take a few minutes and enjoy a moment's reading and reflection.
I have lots of stories to tell you....come and find out what your story might be!