SEASONS, NOT TIMELINES

Written By Michelle J Cox

You’re not behind, you’re in a season.

We’ve been taught to measure life through milestones, deadlines, and expectations. But real life doesn’t move in straight lines, it moves in seasons.

In this reflective episode, host Michelle explores the idea that life unfolds in cycles: seasons of growth, rest, rebuilding, creativity, and renewal. Drawing on personal experience and observation, she invites listeners to loosen their grip on timelines and instead honour the season they’re truly in.

This episode is a reminder that quiet seasons are not failures, they are often where the deepest work is happening.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why life moves in seasons, not deadlines

  • The self compassion that comes from naming your current season

  • How forcing progress leads to burnout and disconnection

  • The power of seasonal living for creativity and clarity

  • Learning to trust rhythm over urgency

Question for you to contemplate:- What season are you in right now - and how would your life change if you honoured it?

**This is the final episode in SEASON SIX - thanks so much for being here all these years with me!  Have a wonderful Festival Season & I look forward to being back with you early Jan 2026 for an exciting year ahead. M x **

Michelle J Cox
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