What you already have

I believe in seasons.

I believe in Ecclesiastes 3: that

"There is a time for everything,
    and a season for every activity under the heavens:

²     a time to be born and a time to die,

    a time to plant and a time to uproot,

³     a time to kill and a time to heal,

    a time to tear down and a time to build,

⁴     a time to weep and a time to laugh,

    a time to mourn and a time to dance,

⁵     a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

 
    a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

⁶     a time to search and a time to give up,

    a time to keep and a time to throw away,

⁷     a time to tear and a time to mend,

    a time to be silent and a time to speak,

⁸     a time to love and a time to hate,

    a time for war and a time for peace."

And I truly believe that each of us navigate those seasons. Multiple times over. 
And that we should meet each other in our seasons. Support each other through them.
Be grateful for the support we receive in each of them. Whether it's someone to laugh with, cry with, dance with, sit in silence with, grow with, chill with -- those people are so important to remember, to cherish and to be thankful for. 

Take the time to read back over that verse again. Read every season, every line. That's what life looks like in entirety. Underneath it lies the love, the gratitude and blessing that this life actually is.

I also believe that everything is beautiful in its time (Ecc 3:9).

But today I have a challenge. What if your time is now?

What if you are here for a reason?

What if you have an important part to play?

Regardless of what season we are in, we have an obligation not to waste it.

Now don't get me wrong, if you're in a season of rest, REST. If you're in a season of mourning, then give yourself time and space to mourn. But what I'm getting at is how we operate our seasons.

In the words of a friend of mine "in the endless pursuit of more, do not overlook or belittle what you've already been given". Further, in the frantic pursuit of the next or a desperation to find a grounding in the now, always remember what you already have.

If you're reading this then you are already living the dream of millions.

You are on the internet.

You are literate. 

If you have a healthy body, a healthy mind (even if there's days we feel otherwise) then you are blessed beyond measure already.

A grateful heart breeds joy. And an appreciation for where we are at whatever that season is, is a key component to beginning to find your purpose and discover your role in this world.

What are you thankful for today?

Over and out,

Cooper x

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