because these things will change
Hi!
As summer winds down and we enter a new season, there’s a sense of endings and beginnings in the air. September feels like a new year in its own right; it signifies the start of a new school year and getting back to “real life” after the dog days of summer die out.
Endings always precede new beginnings, often making change a bittersweet predicament. Similarly, change leads to growth, though growing pains are inevitable.
This year, instead of viewing change as an ending of the old and comfortable, I am choosing to see change as a new beginning.
For example, this time last year, I was not planning on moving home from LA. I also didn’t expect to start a journaling business, experience new relationships, and lose certain friends. Although I didn’t expect any of these things to happen, they happened simply because there was an ending of one chapter so a new one had to begin.
Here are some lessons I learned in the past year as a result of change:
Just because you have needs doesn’t mean you’re needy.
Communicate always. It’s better to be upfront about your feelings because it can save a lot of hurt and confusion.
Letting go of people you were once close to is natural. Interestingly, sociologists found that nearly half of friendships have a seven-year expiration date (think of all those freshman year friends you never see anymore).
Just because there isn’t anything wrong, doesn’t mean it’s right. Trust your gut.
You might be feeling confused right now, but instead of putting our energy into trying to figure it all out, we can focus on imagining all of the possibilities that can unfold as a result of change. In other words, consider what you need to lose in order to gain so much more. And an 'end' isn’t final, it’s just the step before a new cycle begins.
As we begin a new season, I recognize that change can be hard, but there's always beauty and excitement in what's to come.
Happy September,
Emily
Artist Feature: India Shawn
I'm so excited about India Shawn. She's been in the music business for years, writing songs for artists such as Keri Hilson, Monica, and Diddy-Dirty Money. Earlier this year she released a slow jam called "Too Sweet" and just last month she released a dreamy track called "Don't Play With My Heart". Suffice to say she's gearing up to release an LP soon that I am so pumped to play. If you're into early 2000s RnB, you'll definitely like India. Check her out on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
Want me to feature your favorite artist? Send me an email and I'll check them out!