As I was looking through my blog archives, I came across a post I had written on transition. The entry really spoke to me today. I hope it encourages you, as well.
Transition – to make a change from one state, place, or condition to another
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
When you see the word transition, what comes to mind? Do you think of it as a positive experience or a negative one?
For me, the word transition is a bit uncomfortable. Transition means that I have to move out of my comfort zone. It signals a new struggle and challenges me to abandon familiar identities.
Recently, during a conversation with a trusted mentor and friend, I realized that I am going through a season of transitions. It is not a transition in only one part of my life, but in almost every part. Just when I think things are settling down to a comfortable norm, WOOSH, I am whisked into another change.
Transitional seasons can be exhausting and a little scary. Who am I kidding? They can be VERY scary.
Although a part of me wants to move on to bigger and better life adventures, I am realizing that I may still be too comfortable with where I am now. Transitioning relationships, possible geographical moves, greater responsibilities, and personal goal shifts are tough to face. Deep down, something inside of me is looking for a five-year plan with minimal risk and pain. I don’t want to take my next steps, into unknown possibilities, without having guard rails to grab.
Can anyone relate?
Whether I like it or not, everything is changing. Deep down, I realize that transition is necessary and inevitable. I don’t want to stay the same person I am today, and I must keep moving forward to become a better version of me. However, it would be nice to have a remote control with a time-out or half-speed button for transitional seasons so I could take more time to adjust to each shift. I wonder if they sell them on Amazon or eBay? Probably not.
As I move closer to every step, I know I will find the grace to take each one. I am praying for less fear and more faith while believing that God has guard rails positioned for the times when I need them. I am letting go of what I can’t take with me, and I am determined to embrace what looks impossible in front of me. I am facing my fears, leaving my comfort zone, and choosing the scary adventure.
How about you?
I truly understand this post completely. I want to say this hit my heart in a very weird but special way. Everybody goes through transition, sometimes easier sometimes harder. We just have to take one step at a time and trust that God is leading the way. So, thank you for writing this and I hope you have a blessed day.
Love it! I wrote a very similar post. Lol. #transition #smh Bring it on, Lord! Glory TO Glory! 🙂
http://justonespark.us/transition/