A new day, another opportunity! Welcome to the Happy Gains blog with me, Kenya! I hope you are well and ready for some encouragement to keep you focused and motivated to become the best version of yourself. Now grab something to drink and let’s get into the discussion.
For today’s conversation we’re discussing something that I believe that many overlook. Through life we go through many different seasons. Some of us experience seasons of being a parent, a spouse, a child, and many other seasons. But what about those season like being an empty nester or single. I think we can see these seasons as useless but they are not. I believe no matter the season, there is so many opportunities available for us if we don’t allow negative thinking to cloud up whats before us.
As a single women with a daughter that is 20, I found myself feeling very excited about this new season in my life. Instead of me feeling lonely, I seen my situation as an opportunity to see what it would feel like to live by myself. Since I never experience this, I thought that this would be an amazing opportunity that I just could not pass up. Although I would be grateful to meet someone and get married, I really, really wanted to experience my singleness for a while. Also, I have goals that I can now work on. Where ever you find yourself, I think it is important to consider the possibilities. Social media has a way of making us feel like we are missing out on the next big thing. There are so many people who leave one relationship, only to jump right into another. It’s like they are afraid being alone with themselves. People like that really don’t give themselves time to heal and work on those things that need to be worked on. We’re to focus on the short term pleasure to consider any long term possibilities. And, so we chose the quick fix, while fortifying long term healing and peace.
I would caution you to look at your current situation with new eyes. Instead of feeling like life is at a stand still, chose to consider what could and needs to be done now. Think about some things that you can work on while you are waiting for the next season. Some of these things that need to be done may not look very appealing but you probably will be better for it. For example: becoming more organized, a better listener, taking a class, budgeting, and becoming a better parent, spouse, or child are very helpful things to work on. A lot of times when we finally received something that we have been asking God for or waiting on, the actually thing can feel overwhelming because we never worked on our character. We forget that those little things are just as important as those big things. So don’t unknowingly sabotage your blessing but be wise and prepare for it as much as possible.
I want to share with you that, I too have some really fantastic lofty goals. Where I’m at right now makes me feel like these goals are so far out but I know that they are not. I’m working on being consistent and I’m working on my character. I’m not just sitting here complaining why I’m not where I want to be because I understand that every season of life has some importance. So my friend, get encouraged about today and about your current season. Don’t let this season’s opportunities go unnoticed. There is always something to work on and learn, to me this is one of the reason why life is so much fun. So, go forth and discover that fun just for you.
So until next Wednesday, have an amazing week!
-Kenya
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