Something I’ve been reflecting on lately is how life is made up of seasons that are all strung together. The last few years I’ve been in a variety of seasons, some of which weren’t part of the life I had “envisioned” for myself. During the difficult times, it can be really easy to question why God has you in that certain season. But what I’ve come to realize is all seasons have a purpose. The hard times are what have shaped me into who I am today and make me even more grateful for the good times. The heartbreak and sadness of one season led me into seasons of reinventing myself and understanding my values better. These seasons have led me to learn I am not the one in control of my life and I can’t control people. Below are some of the things various seasons have led me to:
- First and foremost, finding Jesus. Learning who Jesus is, that he died on the cross for my sins, loves me as I am, and is ever present in my life has truly transformed my way of living. Knowing that God is in control is freeing, but it’s something I have to remind myself of every day.
- New relationships. I can tend to be more introverted and “reinventing” myself has forced me to lean into new friendships. I’m so grateful for the people God has placed in my life the last few years
- Growing in my hobbies. I’ve been able to really lean into my passion for teaching fitness and it has brought me so much joy and has shown me what my passion is in life
- Getting really clear on my values, who I am, and what matters to me in life.
- The ability to travel more. I’ve been blessed to be able to go on some amazing trips recently and I’m always grateful to get to explore new parts of the world
I am in another new season of reinventing myself right now. And while it can be easy to simply wish I was in another season, I am CHOOSING joy, courage, and adventure in the present moment. While I am a big proponent of needing to do internal work on yourself to find true joy, I had a friend challenge me that external changes can be good too. And so while I continue to work on my internal contentment, I’m also making external changes. I’ve lived in fear of the “what if” of making changes in my life, and I’m trying to break that mindset. All the changes I’ve made recently have felt freeing and empowering, and each small step is putting my faith into action, proving I can make change and be okay.
Whatever season you’re in, whether it’s all wonderful, all hard, or somewhere in between, know that it’s temporary. And let that help you find joy and peace in the present moment, feeling gratitude for this unique season.
What are you CHOOSING to do with the season you’re in?
