Just read on twitter the Colorado photographer’s here are so surprised by the fall foliage. They can’t understand why the leaves are peaking so early this year. They say that the color is what is typical for October but most believe they peaked on Monday of this week. I spoke with photographers just today and he said, "the leaves were green up until Saturday and suddenly they went into fast forward!" Didn’t they know I was coming this week for my very first trip to Colorado and our Creator would not let me be disappointed. On my drive to Aspen yesterday, it seemed as though with every inch of the miles I drove, the leaves got brighter and brighter.
As I look out from the back deck to the beautiful mountains there is more gold today. There is more fiery orange nestled in too. it makes me realize the wonder of that community of trees. How amazing is it that nature realizes it’s perfect timing? The trees all transition together in such harmony. That’s what makes a strong community. That is the power of a tenacious team. That is what is unquestionable unity. You see when we look at the mountainside, we would not notice one lone tree. No matter how incredible it’s color, it would not stand out. But, when you have an army of aspens…you swear the trees are tinged with real gold they glow so beautifully.
As I sat and rocked in the comfy rocking chairs built for two, I realized something. As the seasons transition here, nature understands it must give up something to gain something. The fall leaves are spectacular. They’re color so rich and vibrant, colors you won’t find in a 64 count box of crayons. But graciously, they shed these beautiful garments to flow into the barrenness of winter. Soon, only their trunks will remain and their branches will become resting places for the new fallen snow. The green lush grass will become dry and brown and will hibernate under the crisp pristine winter wonderland.
Then it hit me. So often we as humans like to say "we’re going through a “season” right now. Which typically means we’re transitioning or being stretched in some way. I’ve said it before myself. But perhaps there’s something to learn from nature. If we are ready to receive a new season in our lives, are we willing to lay something down to receive it? So often I know I can be stubborn. I want to change the channel for my life but I want to hold onto everything exactly as it is. Give me more but don’t take anything away! I’ve learned this week from the rhythm of nature, that’s just not how it works friends. Our plates our only so big, so if we want that extra helping of “relationship” then we’ve got to get rid of some of the things on our calendar. If we want an additional side of solitude, then we have to be willing to let go of the bread of busy. i don’t know about you but I can lather me up some busy with lots of butter and enjoy it just fine not being aware of how much I’ve eaten!
Well friends, two more days here and my moose has been playing hard to get! Until next time...
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