Embracing the Season of Letting Go: A Four-Week Journey of Release and Renewal

Patti Conklin • November 6, 2025

Week 1: Why Letting Go Is Like a Tree in Autumn 

Autumn trees

Imagine the trees in Autumn.


Their leaves turn vibrant shades before softly falling to the earth.


They don’t cling, resist, or mourn what’s being released.


Instead, they trust the process, knowing that letting go is part of their cycle of life. 


In the same way, we too must learn that release is not about losing; it’s about creating space. It’s about preparing the soil of our lives for what’s next. 


The Parallels Between Trees and Our Own Seasons 


When we hold onto what has outlived its purpose, whether it’s a relationship, a mindset, or a routine, we block the natural flow of renewal. Just as trees must shed leaves to survive the winter, we too must release the emotional and mental weight that keeps us still. 


Change is not the enemy; resistance to change is what creates suffering. 


Reflective Questions 


  1. What in my life feels heavy or stagnant right now? 
  2. What am I holding onto that could nourish new growth if I released it? 


Action Step: Journal Your Autumn Release 


Take a few quiet moments to write about what you’re ready to let go of this season. Be honest, be gentle, and let your words fall freely like leaves drifting to the ground. 


“Like trees in autumn, release is not an ending, but a sacred preparation for what is to come.” 

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