Your Life And What You Make Of It

Your life is made up of three parts, which include seasons, chapters, and eras.  Each one has a different duration.  Some are longer and more difficult than others.  Your level of control in each one also varies.  But, it’s what you decide to do with your choices and actions in life that truly matter.  This your life and what you make of it. 

Seasons

First, are the seasons of your life.  Seasons can change relatively quickly.  Almost every three months or quarterly.  When you’re in a season, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you know you’re going to make it out the other side.  You know you’re only in this for a short period of time before the season changes.  Seasons are made up of challenges and experiences in your life of what you’re going through in this moment.  Once you get through that, you’ll be on to your next season of life.  You don’t have much control over which season you’re in.  It is whatever life decides to throw at you at this time in your life.  Make the most of whatever season you’re in and know that a new season is coming soon.

Chapters

Next, are chapters.  Chapters can be long or short.  It’s what you decide to write in the story of your life.  You can’t rewrite the past pages but you can help to write the future pages with the choices, actions, and decisions you make.  Think about what you want to write on the pages of your life story.  You finish writing one chapter and then begin the next chapter of your life.  When the final page turns and you’ve completed your life book, the book will close with the words the end.  Decide what you want to write in your life book and make it happen!

Eras

Lastly, is an era as Taylor Swift would call it.  Eras are extremely long.  It’s what came before you and what comes long after you.  It’s the legacy you decide to make and your impact on the world today.  An era has a ripple effect through time.  Eras change only by significant and fundamental transformations in the way you live, work, or think.  Think of previous major revolutions in history.  The odds are, you won’t see multiple eras in your lifetime.  But, think about how you want to help others before you leave this planet so that you can leave a lasting impact on the era you’re currently in.

No matter what season, chapter, or era of time you’re in, know that this is your life and it is what you make of it.  If you’re in a tough season, realize that a new season is just around the corner.  If it’s a difficult chapter in your life, start working to write a better one for your future.  You’re in this era so see what impact you can make.  Even if it’s small, doing one little thing to improve life for someone else matters.  One day, the seasons will stop changing, the chapters will quit turning, and your era will be over.  Go after your goals and dreams in life because one day it will all be over before you know it.  You have no control of when that will be so enjoy the season, chapter, and era you’re in.  Choose to make the most of the life you’ve been given.  You have so many amazing things ahead of you.