A couple of years ago, a patient shared with me a holy inspired method to temper reactivity and just let it be.

When a situation arises, give three days time: one day for mind, one day for body, one day for spirit. For some reason this trinity of letting it be really, really works for me. So much can change in a few days.  More information may present itself.  A dream may come. The whole situation may fizzle completely. Spirit may whisper in our ear.  

In the past, I used the rule of 5.  Will this matter in 5 minutes, 5 days, 5 months, 5 seasons or 5 years? Framing with 5 helps me determine how much energy I want to give the situation.

I leave you with this final inspiration for the earth season.

Mary Altar in Oliva’s garden from our Garden Altars Class

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

Let it be, let it be (ooh)
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom (ooh)
Let it be (ooh)

And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom

Writer/s: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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