The Swirl of Leaves and Life

     It's a windy Fall in Pittsylvania County.  The more the wind blows the more the leaves, now showing us their true colors, fall from their previously well planted stems. As they fall, they find themselves subject to the whim of the wind.  Those remaining aloft seem to drift upward. Just when it seems they will remain that way endlessly, they suddenly lose the wind and fall to mother earth's waiting arms.
     Tiny leaves swirling against the curb of the parking lot look trapped and hopeless to escape the trap of concrete and cars, wind and whirling.  Each leaf shimmers and shivers alone, yet in concord with the rest.
     When we stop trying to be what we think people want us to be, we show our true colors.  Sometimes we float up high and it is truly exciting and energizing.  Just when we think we will remain aloft, we are dropped down with no wind under our wings.  Little problems can keep us swirling in indecision, feeling alone and trapped,  But, we are not alone.  There are friends and co-workers, church members and family members who will help us remember that we are all swirling around together.  And, when we swirl together, we can shimmer and shine.                    Like the falling leaves, we can drop and know that someone can be there to catch us, if we will just let them. Take a moment and enjoy the beauty of the falling leaves in Pittsylvania County and rest easy on the earth.