Seasons of Change

Life is full of seasons. Not just in nature, but in our lives too.

Every season has both an ending and a beginning. As we move through these different chapters, we grow, learn, and change. When we look back on past seasons of our lives, we often see them differently than when we were living through them. What once felt uncertain or difficult can later become a time that taught us something important about ourselves.

Like many people, I find myself in a season of transition right now. One season is ending and another is beginning. When I reflect on the season behind me, I can see the growth, the challenges, the lessons I needed to learn, the risks I took, and the courage I gained along the way. I also find myself wondering how those experiences will shape the season ahead.

Part of looking back on a season is recognizing the people who were part of it. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the individuals who supported me during that time. They created space for me to grow, encouraged me through challenges, and allowed me to show up fully as myself. That kind of environment is something I will always appreciate, and it is something I carry with me as I move into what comes next.

When we reflect on previous seasons of our lives, it can be easy to compare past versions of ourselves to who we are today. But the truth is that we are not the same person in every season. We grow and adapt over time. The only constant in life is that change will happen.

Because of that, I try to look back on earlier versions of myself with compassion. Those versions of me were doing the best they could with the understanding they had at the time. Instead of judging those seasons, I try to see them as information. They help me understand what I’ve learned and how I want to move forward.

Season transitions can also bring up a wide range of emotions. If you are like me, your first instinct might sometimes be to avoid the uncomfortable ones. But emotions have a way of asking to be felt.

One thing I often tell my clients is that two things can be true at the same time. I can feel grief about the ending of one season while also feeling excitement about the beginning of another. I do not have to choose between those emotions. Both can exist together.

Allowing space for opposing emotions can be uncomfortable, but in many ways that is part of the human experience.

As I look toward the season ahead, I remind myself that the season behind me prepared me for this transition. Each challenge and each lesson helped shape who I am today.

I am ready for continued growth. I am ready for new challenges. I am ready to climb the next mountain.

Most Sincerely,

Kirsten