A Season Of Transition But I Will Not Fall

Embracing Change in Motherhood, Work, and Life

Fall is such a season of transition. It is a transition that we can visibly see, audibly hear, and physically feel. The leaves change color, the sidewalks display the crisp crunch of the fallen leaves, and the air against our skin gets cooler. When fall comes around we are quickly reminded that change is not only inevitable but also similar to a beautifully displayed piece of art. 

Meanwhile, we don’t often see change this way in our own lives, do we? Day after day, month after month, year after year. Some seasons are more challenging than others and on some days the weather is more beautiful.

Weather is a force that demands our attention.

And in my own life, I’ve felt the force of change as well. 

The force of change doesn’t always feel that natural or that easy to transition into like how nature accepts it—especially when it comes to motherhood, marriage, career, or personal growth. Sometimes life’s changes knock us on our ass and we fall before we even get a chance to brace for impact.

And just like the changing seasons, we all experience these cycles of change, so our only choice, if we want to keep our sanity, is to learn how to go with the flow. 

Now the question is, “how can we embrace these transitions and cycles with grace, trust, and acceptance even when they feel uncertain, or uncomfortable, or we just don’t understand what the heck is going on?”

The Nature of Change: Why It Feels So Unsettling

Why does change often feel so unsettling anyway? It’s because change often pulls us out of the familiar and into the unknown. Whether it's your kids starting a new school year, you’re considering a career shift, or navigating relationship changes, transitions can leave us feeling like our foundation isn’t as stable as usual. And that’s normal.

But resisting change and forcing different outcomes only adds to the struggle. The more we hold on to how things “used” to be, the harder it becomes to adapt to anything new.

What kind of life is that? Resisting something fresh and new, even if it may feel challenging at first, is like a baby bird resisting the urge to break free from its shell to enter this big beautiful world. 

A new season like Fall is a reminder to release that resistance and open ourselves up to the possibilities that change can bring.

At least that’s how I’m seeing it, so let me know in the comments whether or not I’m alone.

My Own Transition Story: Balancing Career, Motherhood, and Self

In fact, right now, I’m in the middle of my own season of transition. Balancing my role as a mom to a 5-month-old while pursuing my career goals feels like walking on a tightrope. I’ve always been ambitious, but now, as I look at my daughter’s face and I realize how quickly she’s sizing out of her clothes lol, my aspirations take on a whole different meaning. I’m no longer just working for myself—I’m working for her future too. Everything I think about career-wise stems from my wanting to give her everything she needs for a prosperous life and to support her and her future dreams.

There are moments when I question if I’m making the right choice as an entrepreneur or if more stability needs to be in the cards for me. I wonder if I should pour more energy into my career or focus more on home. It’s a constant balancing act, one that isn’t always easy and one that doesn’t come with a manual. 

So, in order to embrace this change, I sit in stillness to speak to and hear God. And a balancing act isn’t something that I believe I even want. Instead, I want to have harmony in my life. I want to spend time with my daughter while she’s young because time moves fast and I can already see the rapid speed in which she’s growing and changing. I want to soak up every bit of these moments with her.

Thank goodness for my husband who helps majorly on the financial front so I can enjoy this fleeting time at home. We both can.

And through all of this, I have to realize that change is not the enemy. The real challenge lies in how we perceive it and handle the shifts.

Just being here and being able to experience change is a blessing. As a recovering perfectionist, I’ve also come to realize that I don’t need to have all the answers right now. Just like the fall season, my life is changing, and that’s okay. It’s in this in-between space where growth happens. What helps me navigate these transitions is practicing gratitude and having patience with myself, leaning on my support system, and trusting that everything is unfolding as it’s meant to.

Embracing Your Own Transitions

You might be going through your own season of change right now. Maybe you’re being met with some unexpected shifts in your marriage, you’re rethinking your career, working through a breakup or singleness, or you’re adjusting to the changes in your children’s lives. Wherever you are in your journey, remember that change is a part of life’s natural rhythm. 

Here are 3 ways to embrace the transitions in your own life:

1. Give Yourself Grace

It’s easy to be hard on ourselves when things don’t go as planned. But just as the trees don’t resist shedding their leaves, we must learn to release what no longer serves us and give ourselves permission to move at our own pace.

2. Trust the Unknown

One of the hardest parts of any transition is being uncertain about what’s to come. But trust that even though you can’t see the outcome, you’re being guided toward something greater. Everything is happening in its own perfect timing, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

3. Lean on Your Support System

Whether it’s family, friends, or a community of like-minded people, don’t be afraid to lean on others for support. Sometimes we just need someone to remind us that it’s okay to feel lost, confused, hurt, and that we’re not alone in this journey.

Just like the fall leaves, we’re all in the process of becoming. So, it’s okay to let go of what no longer serves our stage in this journey in order to make room for what’s next. Embrace this season of transition, and trust that everything you’re experiencing is preparing you for what’s to come.

Now, TMI Fam I want to here from you!

What transitions are you currently navigating? How do you feel about embracing the unknown? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment and let’s start a conversation about how we can support each other through life’s inevitable changes.

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Say this to yourself, out loud or in your mind, 3 times

Say it as though you mean it + feel it in your body.

“I am an excellent navigator of life’s transitions.”

With love and positivity,

XO,

Kelley Green Johnson