Seasons Come and Seasons Go
Change. I can certainly say I've seen my fair share of it. Every September since 2020 I have either moved into a new home, or relocated across the country. Almost every time I also had to switch jobs, finding temporary or permanent work in the midst of packing, unpacking, and repacking. Now it's September 2024 and I find myself settled into my home, wondering what changes might be headed my way. As I wonder, I've been reflecting on life a lot lately. More than I normally do. I read Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur after it was recommended to me by a friend and colleague. I highly recommend it as well, though it may be difficult to read (or helpful) if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Without giving too much away, Arthur is a trained Death Doula who assists families with end-of-life planning and support. You can see now why this book would have me deep-thinking about life. The book wasn't morbid, though. Instead, it was an honest invitation for me to con