"Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop."
— Rumi
Have you ever looked at a tree in autumn? It gracefully lets go of its leaves, trusting the process of change. The tree doesn’t fight with it, it simply allows the old leaves to fall away, knowing that something new will come.
This is what Rumi meant when he said:
“Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop." 🍂
This simple yet powerful reminder encourages us to let go of what no longer serves us.
Letting Go Is Natural
Trees don’t hold the old leaves. They know that shedding them creates space for fresh one's in the spring.
In the same way, we must let go of the things that weigh us down:
- A bad habit.
- A toxic relationship.
- A fear of failure.
Letting go isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we hold on because it feels safe or familiar. Trees are nothing without leaves, but it leave the one's that weigh it down for better one's. Like the tree, when we release the old, we make space for new opportunities and fresh beginnings.
Why Letting Go Brings Peace
Holding on to the past can feel heavy, like carrying a bag of rocks everywhere you go that even does not benefit you. Don't force yourself to carry this bag. Trust on yourself and let go, it’s like setting that bag down. You feel lighter. You feel free.
Let's just understand with an example. Imagine you are in a tug of war with that habit. You are constantly pulling the rope, in the start you just enjoying it but later on it feels heavy because you lose your energy and feels tired.
Instead of this just leave the rope and become free. Now you are free and enjoy freedom.
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Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting or ignoring your struggles. It means:
- Accepting them.
- Learning from them.
- Moving forward.
It’s an act of self-care, a gift that you give to yourself.
How to Start Letting Go
- Take Small Steps
Start with one thing you’re ready to let go of, a small worry or a bad habit. - Trust the Process
Change takes time. Like a tree trusts that new leaves will grow, trust that better things are waiting for you. - Focus on the Present
Letting go isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about living fully in the present. Try to live in now , not in the past. With time every thing becomes good.
A Fresh Start
The tree doesn’t feel sad for its lost leaves. It embraces the change, knowing that it’s part of life.
By letting go, you too can grow stronger, healthier, and more peaceful.
So, be like a tree. Let the dead leaves drop and make room for something beautiful to bloom in your life. 🌸