There is an appointed time for everything,
and a time for every affair under the heavens.A time to give birth, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.A time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to tear down, and a time to build.A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Some moments call us to let go. Limiting beliefs that were once useful. Bad habits born out of boredom, sadness, or anxiety. Untamed desires that disturb our peace. Once we see them, we can choose to tear down what no longer serves us. When we loosen our grip, we have a chance to be reborn.
Some moments call us to courage. When we face setbacks. When we wrestle with fear. When the future is unknown. Remember: We can always take a moment, steady ourselves, and return to our breath. We will find peace in God. From there, we can muster the bravery that we thought wasn’t there, and proceed amid uncertainties.
Some moments call us to experience our emotions. Fully lean into the experience without attachment. Rejoice in laughter. Grieve in tears. Dance with your body, mind, and soul. Live the moment with openness. Look at the rise and fall of emotions with curiosity like clouds in the sky. Eventually everything shall pass, and you will have lived.
When we stop fighting the calling of the present moment, we reduce our suffering and move into acceptance. If we listen carefully, our heart always knows the right thing to do. We can choose to respond to what’s asked of us, and find peace and joy in each appointed moment.