Seasons

The most common definition of the word season when you do a google search is the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, fall & winter) marked by different weather patterns. I’d say this is what most of us would think of and you probably know by now that summer is my favorite!

Some may think of television shows, sports or gardening. If you are a Christian you may think of it in terms of a period in your life; with no definitive length of time. It may be happy, good and healthy or it may be sad, bad and unhealthy. I find myself hearing the word a lot lately both on podcasts I’ve listened to and in my own head. When that happens there is usually something behind it that I need to write about.

I believe for me in this season (for lack of any better description) it is meant to have me figure some things out about what the next season is. I also believe we can be in different seasons all at once each with their own purpose and agenda leading into others. I’ve been focusing my mind lately on being more present with this blog. Actually penciling time into my planner to write, putting more thought into the content and most importantly publishing that content on a regular basis.

What some might find ironic though is that as I’m doing that I’m hearing that blogs are no longer relevant. Now let me clarify that, I know there are some who still love blogs. I’m sure those are the people like me who love the written word. But times are constantly changing and as I’m learning to love podcasts I realize that I’m just as behind the times with those. I’m also learning that a lot of bloggers have now become podcasters. That is where the influence lies and if we are being honest the money lies there as well.

So as I’m in a season of transition (which all seasons are in case you didn’t know) I’m wondering how much I should focus on this blog and also whether I should look into the podcast world. I’m certainly more comfortable with writing than I am speaking. But a podcast does have lots of wonderful things to offer that I feel a responsibility to research.

When the current week wraps up my husband and I will be leaving town and heading to our favorite place for vacation. An entire week in Wilmington, NC to rest, refresh and rejuvenate. We are both very excited. I do however plan to take my bible, my bible study, my journal, my planner and my laptop. How will I relax you might ask? Well that is because none of that is work to me. This blog is not work to me. It’s a creative outlet and something I feel God has led me to for a purpose. My job is to figure out what that purpose is. I may not open the laptop the entire time I’m there but if I feel a leading to write I want it nearby!

I’ve tried so many different things over the last few years with this blog as well as my other business ideas and so far none of them have really taken off like I’d hoped. My current season though is slowing me down and teaching me to dig in and figure some things out. Before I would have been defeated and quit, all of the things, but not in this season. No in this season I feel God calling me and that’s something I haven’t felt in quite awhile. I know that is my fault but now that I’ve recognized that I’m trying to embrace the season He has me in and learn whatever it is He wants to teach me in it.

I don’t know where this blog is going but I’m going to figure it out. And while I’m doing that I intend to follow through on my original plan of creating more content for my readers. I’d love any feedback you have to offer whether it be on blogging, podcasting, season or anything else! You can use the contact me portion of my website to send me a person message or you can drop a comment right below this blog post. If you are a reader like me there is a feature on my page that shows you my GoodReads list I’d love to be your friend on there if you’ll send me a request. I’ve found so many great reads by following what my friends are reading.

I’m praying today that you will take some time to think about what season you are in right now and that you will reflect on it. I’ve learned over the last year that the more we know about ourselves the better we will feel. But not only that it will affect how you interact with others, how you live your life and how you grow. I don’t know about y’all but I’m not content staying the same I want to always know more and grow more.

And as a post script since this post is going to publish on my hubby’s birthday I want to wish him a very Happy Birthday? I’m so blessed to have spent 27 years with you babe and to have seen your grow through many different seasons. I cannot wait to see what God has for us next. I love you!

~Carla