Season of Change

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“I wish this moment would last forever.” We tend to say that sometimes, don’t we? Especially when we are feeling happy or content. These days, I think it often. Usually in the most mundane moments, like when I’m walking to the supermarket or brushing my teeth in the morning. Not because my life is going great. It’s not particularly good or bad. It could be worse. It could be better. It’s just okay. In this day and age, I understand that “okay” is a privilege, something to be grateful for.

So, with the year coming to an end soon, I am having these wishful thoughts of preserving “okay” moments. I may not be feeling too excited about the new year because new year means new changes – changes I will bring about by my own choice and action, changes that I have no control over but learn to accept. And even though we learn to embrace change as we grow up, there are just times in our lives when change can be a little bit scary, don't you think so?

If you are feeling excited about the changes 2021 will bring, great! It’s wonderful to have things that you can look forward to. But if you are like me and feeling uncertain about what changes the new year will bring, know that you are not alone. We may not have enough courage to face all the changes that come our way with grace, but if we remember love, hope and kindness, I think we’ll be just fine.

2020 has brought some changes that caught me unawares. But here’s a quote that I held dear to my heart this year. I hope you find it comforting too.

Happy holidays to you, who have read this long post until the end. Stay safe and healthy. 🙂

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