I have spent some time this past week – rekindling my interest in water colour painting – something that has been sorely neglected over the past months.

As I reflected on this – I realised – that it has been due mainly to the fact – that the past seasons have been full of so many other interests of mine – but – I love the fact that – “Each new season – brings new possibilities”

First – it was the Spring – when I began the whole process of setting up my greenhouse – and planting all my seeds. This occupied my time – right throughout the Summer months – repotting – and planting all those new plants in the garden – and I have relished the joy it has given me.

However – the Summer is past – and the days of ‘pottering’ in the garden – are almost over.

And so – the Autumn advances – allowing me the perfect opportunity – for something new – and I want to make the most of it – for – as this quote puts it – “It’s a new season – a perfect opportunity to do something new – something bold – something beautiful”.

I have begun with my painting – and intend to try other forms of painting too – to make the most of the opportunity to spend time being creative – and be bold enough to try new things as well.

As I reflect on life – I recall the many seasons that I have past through – each one bringing it’s own joys – sorrows – challenges – and opportunities. And of course – as the years move on – more seasons will come and go – but – I want to resolve to live through each one well – as someone here said – “I have resolved to live – not just endure – each season of my life”

It’s interesting to me – how much can change – and has changed – with the passing seasons of my life.

I have moved on – continuing to seek to live well – to be open to change – to embrace the new – even as I get older – and I am often surprised – at how much has changed for me.

One thing I have become aware of – is that – as I make room for the new seasons – I have to be willing to let go – of some of the things that were part of – ‘seasons past’ – and that no longer fit the season I am in.

To quote – “When you are transitioning to a new season of life – the people and situations – that no longer fit you – will fall away”.

Far from seeing that as a negative – I embrace it as something – both necessary – and good – making the best of even the hard seasons – and enjoying each one that comes my way – looking out for – and taking advantage of every opportunity – each season presents to me.

Blessings – Lois