When Change Knocks at Every Corner
31 Aug 2025:
Today was one of those days that seemed to stretch endlessly, filled with tasks, conversations, and reflections. I started in the yard, pulling weeds and picking up the clutter that somehow always seems to gather faster than I can clear it. From there, it was on to the pool — my ongoing “green to blue” project. I repaired some leaking pump parts, hoping this time it holds steady.
In the middle of all of that, I took the Harley for a quick ride. It hadn’t been moved in a long while, and it was tucked away on the back patio. Just feeling the rumble of the engine reminded me how long it’s been since I gave myself the freedom of the open road.
Later in the day, I caught up with an old co-worker who had left for a new opportunity. It was good to hear her voice and see how her life has been unfolding. But then I got news from another co-worker — someone who soon won’t be part of the company anymore. That one hit harder. He’s a great employee, a genuinely good person, and someone I will truly miss working alongside.
It seems life is constantly moving us through seasons of change. Some changes we anticipate and even welcome — like finally fixing that leaky pump or moving the Harley to where it belongs. But others arrive without warning, reshaping our daily lives in ways we never imagined. This year has been a whirlwind of unexpected turns for me, and truthfully, I feel very ready for it to pause.
Yet, change rarely waits for our readiness. It challenges us, stretches us, and sometimes wears us down. But it also reminds us that nothing stays the same forever — not the weeds in the yard, not the pool water, not the people who pass through our lives. Maybe the best we can do is hold on to the moments, appreciate the constants we do have, and keep finding small ways to move forward through it all.
✨ Reflection Prompt:
Think about a recent change in your life — whether big or small. How did it challenge you, and what hidden strength did you discover in yourself because of it?
🎵 Spotify Track Pairing: Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
Much Love,
Stacey
