Seasons change. In life. In weather. In the ways we grow more and more into the person we are or want to be. Nothing in life stays constant and whether good or bad, we tend to tread waters to keep up with the changes. I have found myself craving something to hold on to more and more as time passes. Grasping a lifeline to hold me, comfort me, and keep me from drowning.
This past Spring, as our whole lifestyle shifted, I found myself anchoring to, not only my faith, but also to things in my life that kept me grounded. Keeping that overwhelming feeling at bay while trying to remain flexible with what was happening in front of us. I kept getting drawn more and more into my past passions. The season of life I have already wavered through and left behind. But isn’t that how life is really? A circle.
This circle of life, even while we grow and evolve into our older selves, brings us back to those constants deep within our souls. We can move forward and still stay deeply rooted.
The past few months have sparked something inside of me, teaching me, reawakening a part of me that I forgot about while trying to survive my busy life. Consumed by motherhood and owning a small business, which both things I love so dearly. But I forgot who I was to my core. That happens you know. When things are moving at such a fast pace, one can tend to neglect a part of them that brings them joy.
If anything positive can truly come from being isolated, it is having the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and rediscover yourself. I have learned more about who I am during this time and what matters most to me. Faith, family, friendships, community, and the passions that bring my heart so much joy. Rediscovering my love for photography, being creative, and investing in old friendships that my chaotic life had pushed aside. It’s easy to get lost in busyness. I thrive when having a million things on my plate. But I no longer put value in how many tasks I accomplish in a day. What matters most to me is if I did things that made me happy.
Changing with the tides, but holding true to the things I enjoy. That is where you’ll find me. Unleashing and letting my creativity flow in all areas of my life. Cooking new recipes, discovering new ways to move my body, playing with interior design, styling outfits that make me happy, getting behind the camera once again. All of which are the self-care options that allow me to thrive during the uncertainty. Making time and space for my passions of encaustic painting, watercoloring, and creating things with my hands. Turning isolation into a movement to slow down and be more present with myself, my family, and our life together.
Find peace in solitude and rediscovering who we are. Allowing ourselves to slow down. Rest. Find comfort in the silence. Knowing we are deeply rooted and will not falter when life gets turned upside-down.
