Humans have limits.  We want a lot of things, and often all at once.  But, we cannot do everything.  We are limited.

 

When Life Has Seasons

As a pelvic floor physical therapist specializing in pregnancy and postpartum care, I have the privilege of walking alongside women through seasons of change.  I witness firsthand the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts that accompany motherhood, and how these changes intersect with the many roles women carry.  I also see women during the years of menopause, which offer even new shifts and transitions.

 

Culturally, while I do believe all people move through seasons of change where their roles shift and take on new shapes, I think women tend to carry more visible and simultaneous roles, while men are often expected to carry responsibilities that unfold more linearly—typically focused on work, provision, and leadership.

 

I see women navigate balancing career, service, marriage, personal pursuits, and the demands of raising children—all while trying to discern how to faithfully allocate their time, energy, and priorities in a way that aligns with their calling.  I have learned that while we often desire many good things, we cannot pursue all of them at the same time.  We often feel the pressure to appear perfectly “put together.”

 

I have witnessed many women try to manage everything at once, only to realize they simply cannot “have it all” in a single season. That truth has shaped me as well. Embracing the limits of my current season has helped me appreciate what God has placed in front of me and the significant amount of time I can to invest in what God has called me to do — my business and entrepreneurial ambitions, my personal growth, my walk with the Lord, my friendships, and serving my community — while understanding that these areas will naturally look different in another season.

 

No season is meant to look the same.  This also reminds me of "keep a good thing, a good thing." It is so easy to expect more to come out of a certain season.  When we constantly expect more, we risk missing what is already enough. We start to project our desires onto what is already beautiful, unintentionally stretching it beyond its natural form.

 

I am reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:1: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”  The Christian walk is not about doing everything in every season, but doing what God calls you to in THIS season. Whether we are in a season of motherhood, singleness, marriage, career, or ministry, each season comes with unique timing and blessings.  I even reflected on how our call is not to “do” it all, but to “walk” with Him.  To “be.”  Our calling and design is dependence.  The invitation is to shift our focus from outward activity and visible accomplishment to the condition of our hearts — where true transformation begins.

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💬  How does the idea that “there’s a time for everything” affect how I view my goals?

 

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The Proverbs 31 Woman

I am deeply moved by the wisdom found in Proverbs 31.  It is a passage describing not just a day, but a lifetime of faithfulness of a woman.  She is excelling in business, homemaking, ministry, and motherhood, but not all at once. 

 

As an entrepreneur, I often meditate on Proverbs 31:16: 

 

“She considers a field and buys it; 

out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.” 

 

The word “considers” stands out to me. She researches, thinks wisely, and makes decisions methodically.  In no rush. She plans with a long-term vision, using her profit [“out of her earnings”] to invest in her family’s future — planting a vineyard, something that requires time, care, and intentional cultivation. 

 

One of the main reasons I decided to start my own business was realizing that the traditional healthcare model was not sustainable for me long-term. I spent several months considering this step before taking on my first clients. The business model I created allows me to devote meaningful time and attention to each client while still providing the highest quality of care. It gives me scheduling flexibility, supports the longevity of my career, and allows me to charge appropriately so I can invest in my future. It also gives me the option to continue to work in a way that is sustainable as I navigate different seasons of life. 

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I also reflected on Proverbs 31:30:

 

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; 

but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” 

 

This reminds me that a woman's worth is not defined by her productivity, accomplishments, how much she can manage, or even her outward appearance. Her value lies in her character.

 

I often see mothers with newborns have this urgency to keep up with the lifestyle they had before pregnancy.  Many want to go back to working full-time, but then realize their "mom brain" cannot keep up with the pace of the corporate lifestyle.  Others want to return to  exercise at the same intensity as before, but learn their bodies have significantly changed.  They go “back to basics,” relearning posture and how to activate their core again.  A 45-minute workout prior to baby has now shifted to a doable 10-minute routine that fits the demands of a newborn.  The newborn season offers a "slower" pace, which can feel uncomfortable for women who were previously highly ambitious, driven and accustomed with constantly doing and achieving.

 

Our worth is not measured by our to-do lists, what we achieved that day, or what we bring to the table.  Sometimes this may look like pulling back on career or taking a rest from serving, so that we can show up fully for whatever God has called for us.  And that is okay.

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When I have shifted my focus from “doing” to “being,” I find myself moving through life with a greater sense of freedom and lightness.  It feels as if the burden has been lifted from my shoulders.  I can fully embrace the moments ahead with genuine presence and ease.  Having this heart posture naturally and effortlessly changes how you “do” life — in how you care and love for others, your willingness to initiate when not reciprocated, your ability to find inner peace and resilience when life gets messy…just to name a few.

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💬 What do I feel called to during this season of life?  What season of life am I currently in—growth, challenge, rest, or transition?

 

 

​𓍊𓋼𓍊𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𓋼

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