Some Seasons Are For Surviving, Not Shining

@Some Seasons Are For Surviving, Not Shining

There are seasons when everything seems to be working, doors are opening, dreams are taking shape, and life feels like a beautiful celebration. Then there are seasons when simply getting out of bed, showing up, keeping faith, and making it through another day feels like an achievement. We often celebrate people when they are shining, yet forget that many of them once had seasons when all they could do was survive.

We must learn not to judge ourselves harshly because life is not moving at the speed we desire. A delayed dream does not mean a failed life. A difficult season does not mean a defeated person. Sometimes, progress is not a promotion, a new car, a degree, a business breakthrough or a public achievement. Sometimes, progress is refusing to give up when everything within us says, “Enough.” Sometimes, it is quietly putting one foot before another and continuing.

There are people smiling today who fought battles nobody knew about yesterday. Some have had to rebuild themselves from disappointments, losses, broken relationships, financial struggles, rejection and seasons of uncertainty. They did not have spectacular victories every day. They simply kept going. And that, too, deserves honour. Survival is not mediocrity. Sometimes, survival is courage wearing ordinary clothes.

So, if this is one of those seasons for you, breathe. Take it one day at a time. Rest without feeling guilty. Start again when you can. You do not have to shine every day to prove that your life has value. The seed buried beneath the soil is not failing because nobody can see it; it is preparing for its season above the ground.

Some seasons are for blooming, some are for building, and some are simply for surviving. Whatever season you are in, keep going—you may be closer to your spring than you think.

Yours in fulfillment,

Dr Femi Abiola, MCE, IC3 

President,

Project Youth Fulfil.