Seasons of change affect all aspects of our lives. Often when we make a commitment to things in our life, we assume it will last a long time or “forever.” The uncomfortable part is that many times it only lasts for a season. The season can be a few months, a few years, or several years. The point is sometimes it is a time to move on to the next chapter of our life. We have many wonderful things in store and many chapters in our lives. When we take on a new venture like a business or a relationship, we move forward with a mindset of a permanent intention. When it doesn’t work out or last, we can struggle with letting it go.
Often we grieve over the loss of or an end to something. Though this is a normal process, it is good to keep in mind that change in our lives is inevitable and like energy, all things and relationships are in motion and subject to change. If we can give a little space and allowance for acceptance of seasons for things, we can be more receptive to change. There is a time for new chapters in our life and we aren’t always ready to close the previous one. It can help to look at the positive impact the chapter or venture has had on your life and others. Just because it was a good idea, a good run, or a promising relationship does not mean it won’t end or change, and we will always have new opportunities to unfold.
It is being comfortable for the ebb and flow of life. In life and the universe everything is in constant motion. Things comes and go as well as grow and change. Often we fight and struggle to hold on to how things “were” and are resistant to the seasons of change. It’s not always easy to say goodbye to the plans we set up in our mind. Situations can have a good run, but new opportunities arise along the way. Sometimes the change is simply needed in your life for a better or healthier change.
Just because something like a business or a relationship doesn’t work out does not mean it or you are a failure. We can feel like a failure, because our ventures didn’t last as long as we projected. We learn and grow and help others with everything we do. We may not always be able to predict how long an idea or venture will last, but we can adjust our perception of the situation. We can find gifts in everything we do, and we can let go easier when the timing comes. When we let go and accept the season, we can receive the next chapter, and it may turn out even better than the one we are trying to hold on to. When a relationship or a busines comes to an end, we have a normal period for grieving. The reason I say this is because when anything ends, we say goodbye to the good and the bad. If it was all bad, every decision in life would be simple and you probably would not have signed up for the venture to begin with.
I’m not only encouraging you to be more open to change and seasons, but I also encourage you not to let the season stop you from saying ‘yes’ in life. Just because it either didn’t work out, or the time came for you to move on to bigger and better things, doesn’t mean the venture, goal, or person wasn’t worth your time. Some of the best things in life that we may do, happen in a brief moment or season. Our concepts and wanting control over the situation is what jams us up emotionally. No job, career, body, or situation lasts forever. When we can be flexible in that understanding, we can handle change when seasons are turning. You also really limit your options if you only allow the thoughts of one career, one opportunity, or one option to last forever.
Our lifetime is temporary here and so are our ventures. So make the best of each one and accept they all have their timing. It also opens doors to more adventures and opportunities. Sometimes life tries to deliver a more beautiful scenario and we get in the way and block those blessings by trying to hold on to what was or how we imagined. It can be beneficial to be more flexible with our time and energy. Like water, we can flow more smoothly when not obstructed, and like nature, we have seasons and they do change.