“Time flies” is a statement that actually gives me a great deal of peace. When I was a teenager and encouraged to hurry up and make “life decisions” about what school to attend and where to live, I was riddled with anxiety. I thought I had to get everything right the first time and that if I made a mistake, my whole life could be ruined, because, well, time is running out and there wouldn't be any time to fix all those foolish mistakes!!!
Fast forward to my mid thirties and what I have learned from things “not going to plan” (i.e. divorced, unemployed for over a year, part-time mom when I deeply desire to have my daughter full-time…). I have finally realized that mistakes need not be fatal, and that it is far more important to be resilient than it is for things to go “right.”
In fact, times of “failure” can open up doors to pursue other avenues, because closed doors often give you precious time. If I weren’t unemployed, would I have had time to pursue my health coaching degree? Would I have had the courage to pursue this career if everything was “working out” or “going okay” and I had a steady flow of income? And quite honestly, all of my failures have led to a deepening of my relationship with God.
It takes maturity and a great deal of faith to actively wait, and a ton of courage to humble yourself and listen to the voice within - even more so than when things are humming along a-okay.
The factual statement, “Time flies” reminds me that I am not in control, that it’s okay to let go, and to allow life to go at it’s own pace. It reminds me to take the time to discover what I am truly here for, what my purpose is, and to expect that my path will change, despite my efforts to keep things safe and comfortable.
Be still, and know that I am God!~ Psalm 46:10, NLT
Fast forward to my mid thirties and what I have learned from things “not going to plan” (i.e. divorced, unemployed for over a year, part-time mom when I deeply desire to have my daughter full-time…). I have finally realized that mistakes need not be fatal, and that it is far more important to be resilient than it is for things to go “right.”
In fact, times of “failure” can open up doors to pursue other avenues, because closed doors often give you precious time. If I weren’t unemployed, would I have had time to pursue my health coaching degree? Would I have had the courage to pursue this career if everything was “working out” or “going okay” and I had a steady flow of income? And quite honestly, all of my failures have led to a deepening of my relationship with God.
It takes maturity and a great deal of faith to actively wait, and a ton of courage to humble yourself and listen to the voice within - even more so than when things are humming along a-okay.
The factual statement, “Time flies” reminds me that I am not in control, that it’s okay to let go, and to allow life to go at it’s own pace. It reminds me to take the time to discover what I am truly here for, what my purpose is, and to expect that my path will change, despite my efforts to keep things safe and comfortable.
Be still, and know that I am God!~ Psalm 46:10, NLT