20: Life Is Constant Change. We Can't Compare Seasons, Phases And Cycles Of Life

I AM soft Podcast

The only constant in life is that it is always changing. Once we accept that nothing is ever staying the same, we can start to flow with life and accept each new phase or cycle. We can let go and surrender more easily and open the door to whole new beginnings.

Sometimes it feels like we are turning a new page, starting a new chapter or starting a whole new book. The key in each of the different seasons we find ourselves in, is to never compare to anyone else. We tend to look sideways at other individuals, other families, other couples, other workplaces, other groups or communities. We might even judge, blame, or point the finger at ourselves or outwards towards others, however it isn't possible to compare. We never know what season or cycle that individual is in if we only look on the outside.

If someone is in their cocoon phase, we don't point at them as a flying butterfly and ask "what are you doing in there. Are you lazy?". We look at them with love knowing they are at a different phase in their cycle. Or if we are in the cocoon phase, we can't compare and try to break out early to fly like a butterfly. We know that our season of growth is exactly where we are meant to be. Resting and not doing.

It isn't the constant change or seasons of life that cause us suffering. It is the comparison of seasons that is the cause of our sadness, grief, envy, jealousy, pain, frustration and suffering.

Today's message is simple, but a great reminder to live our own calendar. Your seasons might look similar to others, but they are never comparable or the same. Your life journey is uniquely yours. Open the door to your new beginning. Let's learn to smile and get excited by the next changing step.

Stay soft, stay gentle, stay kind.

With an open and grateful heart,

Melissa