Nothing lasts forever
While sifting through my 30+ unpublished blog posts, I came across one that I wrote it back in December of 2011. Not sure why I never hit publish. But after reading this post this morning, I just had to share this with you all. Enjoy.12.29.11I think I've always had in mind that nothing lasts forever. It's kept me from taking things too personally and getting my feelings hurt. But I eventually did let my guard down and got hurt. But I reminded myself to learn from those experiences. Use them as teachers to guide me forward. To reflect and remember the good times. When you look at it that way, nothing really feels like a loss.The danger in the relationships we form in life is in thinking that everything is permanent. We've all heard the saying, "the only constant thing is change." Knowing this, I accept all that the universe brings my way in whatever form. I accept that absolutely NOTHING lasts forever. Not people, not marriages, not life. Everything is subject to change. And the quicker we acknowledge that, the easier it will be for us to accept the twists and turns in our lives. And the less hurt we will be by situations in life. Hopefully.One of the truest quotes I've ever heard was concerning seasons. Every year, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall come. Every year. And each year, each season is uniquely different. Do we ever question the seasons as to why they change? No. They have to. And so do we. Accept that. Sit with the "uncomfortableness" of it because it will make you feel awkward.I remember one of the first times I attended a service at Destiny. I stayed after for one of the youth chats. We were split into groups with strangers. I don't remember what we discussed but I remember telling a personal story. One of the girls, noticing my struggle, shared one of her own to comfort me. It touched me SO much, especially coming from a complete stranger. I never interacted with her after that day. I didn't know her or anyone else in the group but I still felt a connection to her. I felt like that was my "moment" with her.The moment we realize that life is fleeting, that nothing lasts forever and that we cannot control the future, is when we will start to savor each moment of life we're given. Stop dwelling on what you don't have control over.I cannot waste another day not being happy with every single decision that I choose to make.Take things one day at a time. Don't promise me anything in the future. Promise me today. This very moment.Nothing lasts forever. You live and then you die. That's it. So live before you die.
People Come Into Your Life For A Reason, A Season Or A Lifetime
Unknown Author
When you figure out which one it is,you will know what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a REASON. . .It is usually to meet a need you have expressed.They have come to assist you through a difficulty,to provide you with guidance and support,to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually.They may seem like a godsend, and they are!They are there for the reason you need them to be.Then, without any wrongdoing on your part,or at an inconvenient time, this person will sayor do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die.Sometimes they walk away.Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.What we must realize is that our need has been met,our desire fulfilled, their work is done.The prayer you sent up has been answered.And now it is time to move on.
Then people come into your life for a SEASON....Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.They may teach you something you have never done.They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessonsthings you must build upon in order to havea solid emotional foundation.Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,and put what you have learned to use in allother relationships and areas of your life.It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
