One day last year, I discovered that our beloved willow tree, affectionately named “Willow” by my 8-year-old daughter, was being eaten by beavers. This majestic tree, probably 30 years old, had long stretched towards the sky with its characteristic drooping branches. The beavers worked so swiftly that saving Willow was impossible, and we had to make the difficult decision to take her down. This brought great sadness to our household, as we all shared a special bond with her.
I found myself wondering, “Why you, Willow?” With hundreds of other trees along the river that the beavers could have chosen for their new den, why did they pick our tree? I believe this wasn’t a coincidence. Everything has a divine purpose and a message for us if we’re willing to listen.
As I reflected on this event, I realized that Willow’s fate carried a profound spiritual lesson. We are in a period of deepening spiritual awakening, and Willow’s story reminds us that even when we think there’s nothing ‘wrong’ with our current state of being, moving forward on our spiritual journey often requires letting go of parts of ourselves that no longer serve us.
Willow shows us that God/Spirit/Divine Consciousness doesn’t see us as flawed. It’s we who believe we’re not good enough, not worthy enough, or not capable enough. These beliefs perpetuate the illusion of our separateness and create our suffering.
Just as Willow had to be taken down, we must allow the parts of our identity caught in limiting beliefs to “die” so that we can rise from the ashes into our TRUTH. This is the path to remembering our divinity and living our greatness.
The process might seem painful or scary, like losing our beloved tree, yet it’s through this transformation that we can fully embody the life we’re meant to live. Willow’s story teaches us that growth often involves letting go, and that what appears as loss can actually be an opportunity for rebirth and renewal.
So, I ask you, my love: What within you is willing to be released? What limiting beliefs or outdated parts of your identity will you let go of so that you may rise from the ashes and live the true life you’re here to embody?
Remember, this process isn’t about fixing something that’s broken – it’s about shedding to reveal the divine, perfect being you’ve always been. Embrace the wisdom of Willow, and allow yourself to grow, transform, and flourish in ways you never thought possible.
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