Take the Time to Enjoy the Seasons of Your Relationship
I have a dear friend who has always been wonderful in reminding me to accept the season of life I’m in.
I’m a big dreamer, big vision, go go go kind of gal, and as fun and exciting as that can be at times… it’s also not always realistic.
When my babies were young, I really struggled to slow down and accept the season of life I was in and instead spent too much heartache wishing I could create a faster pace to my goals… my vision.
Luckily, I had a friend who gently (and often) reminded me that I wasn’t in the season of hustle and grind right then. I was in the season of slowing down and finding my breath.
My babies are 9 years old now, but this friend hasn’t stopped with these gentle reminders. Probably because I need the reminders more than I like to admit, but also because I count on her to echo what I now know to be true… that I need to respect the seasons I’m in.
The seasons of my work, the seasons of my business, the seasons of parenting, the seasons of my marriage. All the seasons.
There is so much wisdom that comes from slowing down and learning from the season you’re in.
I know it has been for me.
The more I can honor what this season is trying to teach me and grow in me, the more I can truly appreciate it for what it’s supposed to be… not what I’m trying to force it to be.
I encourage you to…
Respect the seasons of your relationship. Don’t rush out of them, instead, slow down and learn from them.
The more that you can accept the seasons for what they are and find ways to celebrate them… the more the two of you will stay connected in the process. I know it’s been a huge benefit to me and my relationship when I slow down and do this.
I’m cheering for you!
-A