phases…

phases. we go through many of these in our lifetime. the best analogous is to think of them like early iMacs. they come in many flavors, styles, and variations. they also reach into many areas of our lives and we cycle through them often. the “phase” cycle varies; some take moments and others can last for years; if not forever.  but what they are most, is an important aspect of our lives. take note of the phases in your life. you’re sure to repeat them and quickly dismiss them (again) after they have passed. as we grow, our interests change and as we get older we see the phases repeat in our own lives as well as others around us; online and offline.

phases are most apparent when we are forced to make “life altering” changes; even against our better judgment and interests. don’t fear the change, don’t fear the phase. phases are temporary and they will pass. they always have an end and you’re in control. they’re just a life-cycle that you wield with your mind. as your interests and needs change, you will end one phase and begin another.

phases can also be influenced externally. as an example; apple is a company that knows this best. they prey on your “short term” fads and introduce new product variations accordingly. as a result, their phase becomes something you anticipate and every fiscal quarter you find yourself hungering for a slight variation of your favorite apple product; if not all of them.

phases come in many flavors, in many styles and with varying intensities. they effect all aspects of our lives, in love and relationships, at home, at work, in our doubts, our wants and our needs. they effect us from the surface down to our core. they motivate us to move forward and they give us hope. they help us define our goals and priorities. they are important, they are human and they are vital.

life is rapid and the faster you run, the quicker you will enter one phase and exit another. look forward to the change, look forward to a new phase. don’t fear the phase, but be mindful of the change. if you don’t learn from the phase (you just left behind), you are sure to repeat it.

we cycle through life, we go through phases and as you learn, you grow. growth is a phase and the more you grow the less you will repeat mistakes. everything comes to end and phases are no different.

phases are vital, they are part of our life and they are the doors you enter, to get from one place to another. but you must be prepared. you can’t enter the next phase without the proper key. don’t rush yourself. entering the next phase is not what counts, it’s just the goal. what you learn and how you grow that is key to the next level, the next door and the next phase.

be mindful of change in your life, be mindful of the path you’re on and you’ll know when you’re ready for the next phase of life.

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