Phases

When we go through phases, we invest our time and energy into something that we think will last for years, but in actuality, only last for a short period of time. Even though we could invest days and weeks in this phase (i.e., a sport, a hobby, etc.), sooner or later, we find out that it wasn’t worth pursuing in the long run.

Even though it was temporary, the phase honed new skills, tapped into new areas of creativity, and opened our eyes to a world that we didn’t know existed. The phase might not even be a hobby or a sport. It could be a specific interest or activity, such as learning a musical instrument, learning about the outdoors, studying an academic field (i.e., history, science, etc.) or reading books by a particular author.

At some point, we lose interest. The enthusiasm has run out. But the knowledge and or skills we acquired has broadened our understanding and awareness of what is out there. Even though a phase lasts for only a season, they’re sprinkled throughout our lives, enriching our experience of the world.