Fall Into Stillness

Yin Yoga Meditation Scripts #1


Fall Into Stillness

A Fall Theme About Letting Go


What does it mean to fall into stillness? Each year, the leaves fall from the trees, and it is a little humbling to be reminded of the impermanence of things. Trees stand tall and hold space for leaves to thrive. The new leaves bud from the branches in early Spring and it seems as though they will be there endlessly. Come Summer, they are hearty and robust, and provide much needed shade to those below. There is a community within nature that the tree benefits from, and provide benefits to.


Like this, we have communities around us. Choosing a community that not only supports us, but we support, is key to living a fruitful life. Much like the fruit that blossoms from the trees, we must give to our community as much as we take to provide an even exchange of energy.


The rich soil feeds the tree all that it needs to stand tall and support the branches that hold the leaves. The soils is rich in nutrients from cycles of life that came before. Each season provides a new opportunity for the leaves to fall and replenish the soil. And so is life.


There may be times between Fall and Winter that the leaves appear withered and tired, and maybe even a little sad. But as sure as the first frost will come, these leaves will return to the soil and once there, will provide nature’s blanket for the ecosystem that so depend on its presence.


It is a curious thing that leaves are so heartily attached as the bud from the branches, but then grow large enough to flow with the winds while being supported by the branches. This movement is a beautiful thing to watch when life seems out of harmony. The sunshine reflects off the dew on the early morning leaf, and creates the most fantastic light show.


As the day goes on, the dew sweeps away, and leaves the leaf robust and ready to ingest the nutrients of the sun. 


When night falls, oftentimes leaves seem to curl a bit, as if to snuggle into the day’s warmth. Night sounds surround the tree, and at daybreak, we begin again.


Michelle Rae Sobi

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