Yes, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. It will get cold, all your leaves will be gone, you will be exposed and naked, there will be no warmth or comfort and you will be alone and miserable, it gets worse, it does not get better, it gets colder and icy and you will feel like you are going to die. In addition you will look pitiable and none will console and come near you. There will be no fruit or leaves. Stark naked you will stand to be mocked by the whole world. Those that don’t mock will ignore you, to them you don’t exist. None will sit under your branches to be shaded as you have no shade to offer. None will drop by to eat of your fruit as you have no nourishment to give. No bird will land on your branches to sing beautifully to you as it is too cold. You have to weather it all out by your self, as you stand right in the middle of the blitzing cold. Part of you will freeze and become numb. Part of you will break off from the harsh weather. The season from autumn to winter can be extremely difficult on some souls.
But there is good news, if you can endure, if you can find the inner strength and fortitude to bear it, if you can with gritted teeth hold on, if you can persevere to the saving of your soul the autumn and the winter will not last forever. It is just for a season and then you will flourish again. Your leaves will return, you will still bear fruit, your womb will still carry a child and then they will come and rejoice with you, the sun will be out and they will sit under your lush branches for shade and protection. The birds will build their nest in your branches and perch to sing beautifully to you. You will sway with your full crown of leaves gently from side to side and all that see will wonder at your beauty and majesty. You will smile contentedly but first it is going to be cold.
There is no where to run to from the adverse weather of life, all you do is stand tall and straight and bear it, knowing that it is just for a season and after that there will be growth and renewal. Take courage and take heart as the seasons changes. And as you enjoy the beauty, renewal, awakening of spring and bloom of summer, remember that another autumn and winter will come and then you will get cold again.
Think it not strange concerning the fiery trials which is to try you as though some strange things are happening to you. It is all part of the circle of life, boom bust, bear bull, famine plenty and so it goes. Get some fire in your soul to withstand the difficult times as it will get cold.
Your winter might be others summer and your autumn someone’s spring, live your seasons.
Beautiful Ivory 