As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
Times and Seasons
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Hi Reader! It's been raining almost every day this week. I love the cool weather, but not the commuting on wet, flooded roads and damp clothes that take eons to dry. How's the weather at your end? Anyhoo, today, inspired by the rain, I just wanted to talk about times and seasons. At various geographical locations, people can predict when the weather or season will change. Maybe not the exact time or hour, but based on our observation over the years, we can predict and prepare for seasonal changes. Farmers in south-south Nigeria, for example, start planting early in the rainy season around March to May. And depending on the crop, harvest begins around July, August (pepper, okra, maize, beans) to November, December (yams, rice) and beyond (plantain, banana, late yams). Humans also operate with times and seasons. There's an average, predictable time frame for puberty, college, marriage, financial stability, etc. However, everyone's journey and experience inevitably looks different. So it's not exactly wise to use one person as a stringent yardstick. Because your time and season may differ from theirs. So just like locations vary in their seasonal changes and timing, even though some seasons may overlap, we all have unique times and seasons. Don't be too hard on yourself when your life looks different from those who are supposed to be your "mates". You are on a unique journey. Just stay focused and intentional. Dassal! Alright, that'll be all for now, until next Friday. Light & Increase, Osose Christabel. To share this newsletter, please copy and paste this link: https://osose-friday-cogitations.kit.com/4541619a80
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Friday Cogitations
As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
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