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Mindful Monday

  • Catherine Addor
  • Oct 20
  • 1 min read

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The Art of Letting Go


As the leaves turn and fall, nature reminds us that release is not loss, it’s renewal. Trees don’t cling to what once was; they trust that new growth will come in its time. The same is true for us. When we hold tightly to old patterns, past seasons, or outdated expectations, we leave little room for the new ideas, relationships, and opportunities waiting to emerge.


Letting go is about making space. It’s about choosing peace over perfection and presence over pressure. What if this week you focused less on holding on and more on allowing?


Questions to Ask Yourself

  • What am I holding onto that no longer serves who I’m becoming?

  • What might I gain by releasing control or expectations in one area of my life or work?

  • How can I create space (physically, mentally, or emotionally) for something new to take root?


Actionable Steps

  • Take five minutes to list what’s weighing on you. Circle one thing you can release this week.

  • Replace one “should” in your internal dialogue with “could.”

  • Step outside and observe the trees. Notice how they let go without resistance. Let that be your reminder.


Autumn is proof that endings can be beautiful. Growth requires grace, and grace begins when we allow ourselves to shed what no longer belongs. Let this week be your quiet permission to let go and grow forward.


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