“I’m learning how to eat the fruit that is in season”…. these are lyrics to a song I listened to the other day and I rolled it around in my mind for awhile.

Seems like sensible advice. Fruit in season will just taste better.

But what about the seasons of life?

I have often said the following; “when my kids are off doing their own thing, I will volunteer on that board, start that hobby, take that trip.”

Its my way of saying “no” while honoring my priorities. I am working on protecting the season of life I am in right now.

I have to work hard at balancing the things that are important to me.

I have to work hard at being present.

I have to work hard at saying no to the unripe fruit.

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

With gratitude.