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We're now well into the second quarter of 2025. Since I set my intention to get out and get uncomfortable at the beginning of this year, I’ve had some personal and professional encounters. Some are good, and some are less than ideal. Reflecting on those interactions reminded me of a poem by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker titled Reason, Season, or A Lifetime.

Every person who crosses our path, whether for a day or a decade, plays a positive or a negative role; they all contribute to shaping who we are.

The poem starts with:

But how can you figure out which one it is? I found that it’s the hardest and might be the most painful part. It’s because when you do figure that out (and it’s not a lifetime relationship), you also start the grief process simultaneously because a loss has either already happened or is going to happen.

You see, I fixated on the grief of endings. Now, I see the poem as a love letter to impermanence—and a reminder that every person who crosses our path leaves us with a gift, even if it takes years to unwrap. That's exactly what I did in my latest blog post, unwrapping.

• ✅ I broke down each category–reason relationship, season relationship, and lifetime relationship.
• 🔖 I shared my interpretation of what the poem says.
• 📝 I weaved in my messy (and hopeful) stories to explore how to find gratitude in all of them with a holistic lens.
• 📓 I included journal prompts for you to reflect on your own relationships.
• 🙏 At the end, there's also a holistic exercise for you to honor every connection.

Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and buckle up because this is a mix of turbulence and serenity.

Reason, Season, or A Lifetime What every relationship teaches us about growth and gratitude READ THE ARTICLE

Every bitter relationship can lead to sweet endings if we choose to see it from a place full of warmth and gratitude. Similarly, every bitter foods can supercharge our health.

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That's a wrap for today's newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading it.

Have a wonderful Easter holiday and I'll talk to you soon.

With love ❤️ (and a little help from my soul's anchor),

P.S. Once you read my article, Reason, Season, or A Lifetime, you might realize a “reason” person inspired a lifetime lesson, or a “season” friend feels like family years later. The point isn’t to categorize but to ask:

Share in the comments at the end of the article. Your story might be someone else’s nudge to reframe their relationships.

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