There are moments in life that change us forever. Moments so powerful that they draw an invisible line between who we once were and who we are becoming. These moments are not always loud or obvious. Sometimes, they creep up in the quiet, in the spaces between words spoken and thoughts left unsaid. Other times, they crash into us like a storm, fierce and unrelenting, forcing us to stand in the wreckage and decide how to rebuild.
These defining moments challenge us, shake us, and sometimes break us. But without challenge, change is impossible. And without change, we remain stagnant—living but not truly alive. Growth, after all, is born from discomfort. It is in our struggles, in the moments when we feel lost or unsure, that we discover the depth of our own strength.
I have felt those moments—the ones that rip through your reality and demand something different from you. The moments where you realize that certain relationships, habits, or mindsets no longer serve the person you are meant to be. The times when you must choose yourself, even when it feels like the hardest thing to do. Change is rarely comfortable, but it is necessary. We do not grow by standing still. We do not become who we are meant to be by clinging to what is familiar. The hardest decisions often lead to the most beautiful transformations. The pain of letting go eventually gives way to the freedom of something better.
For so long, I believed happiness was always somewhere else, waiting for me in another season, another circumstance, another version of myself. But here, now, in this very moment, life is good. Not perfect, not without its struggles, but good.
I have learned to cherish the present, to find joy in the small things—the warmth of the sun on my face, the laughter of my kids, the simple pleasure of a quiet moment with a cup of tea. There was a time when I thought I had to be somewhere else to feel at peace, but I see now that peace is a choice. It is found in gratitude, in acceptance, in embracing life as it is, while still allowing space for growth.
Yes, there will always be more to reach for, more dreams to chase, more lessons to learn. But right now, in this moment, I am enough. Life is enough. And that is a beautiful thing.
So, if you find yourself in a moment of change, standing at the edge of who you were and who you are becoming, know this: you are strong enough to grow through it. You are worthy of happiness, not just in the future, but right now. And no matter what, life is still good.
❣️🤟🫖 JRT
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