Reason, Season, Lifetime

"People are put in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime." -original author unknown.

It's been a few seasons since I've blogged here. I've been focused on Think Brown INK Communications. But I feel like I need an outlet to begin sharing my personal thoughts again. Twitter is too instant. Facebook is too superficial. And my journals upon journals of poetry and prose are never at the tip of my fingers...at least not like my iPhone, Blackberry and lap top.

Yesterday I was talking to a friend, and thinking, and praying to God for strength enough to leave certain things behind without being emotionally paralyzed by them like I typically am.

I thought about this: for the past two years (and maybe even longer if I think about it), with every new season, a MAJOR change has occured in my life. Major. A few days ago, the season changed to spring. And I resigned from my full-time job, to finally focus on my business. My personal relationships are also at a crossroads.

I realize that some of the people who are special to me were put in my life for a reason (or a few reasons) and a season (OK a few seasons) but maybe not a lifetime. And this is God's plan. It joys and saddens me at the same time. I've grown so much since the summer of 2009 when I was more worried about achieving temporary happiness to escape from my sadness...this often came in the form of spur-of-the-moment trips across the country, late nights at clubs, last-minute shopping and ultimately too much money spent.

But then things changed. I met a few people, and encountered a few circumstances that made me prioritize life. And after God and family of course, I made Think Brown INK the highest priority.

I am simultaneously holding back the tears and smiling as I write this. I'm thankful for the talents and gifts, especially the special people...person *smile*, that God has blessed me with...even if their season is passed. Thank you God, for making the reasons so clear to me now and for answering my prayers.