From your best moments of joy and happiness to the inevitable passing of time, everything in life is temporary. If you understand and embrace this elusive scheme, you will be able to greatly influence the way you live and your approach to life. You will make things simpler.
Nothing lasts forever. Nothing is permanent and in the grand scheme of your life, this is what makes it all exciting. Think, if that one thing that excites you could last forever, would you feel as thrilled about it as you are now? Someday, the time would come for you to feel bored. But, since you know that it will end sometime soon, you open up to take it in with all your heart.
By the time you accept this notion and own it, you will see life from a new perspective. You could let the past go and dance your way in life to the rhythm of change. Life is constantly shifting and evolving, Embrace this fluidity and accept that change is the only certain thing in life besides death. Save yourself from the disappointment of trying to grasp onto fleeting moments.
So, how can you face this? How can you help yourself accept that everything in life is temporary?
Detach from material possessions
Many times you think that this one thing you have in your possession, and you love, will last forever. It will certainly not! It may break, you may lose it or simply you may lose your interest in it. Materials can only bring temporary happiness.
You may feel good having something in your hands, but that moment of joy will end soon, and you’ll need something else to take its place. Then you’ll buy something else, and this cycle continues. You only succeed in spending your money and filling your space with clutter.
Start decluttering your space. The sooner the better. It can do good to you in many ways. Be a minimalist only to the point where you feel comfortable. You don’t need to live in empty rooms. Just gradually detach yourself from material possessions. It’s not the things that define you. It’s the experiences they offer that shape you.
Get over success and failure
Success and failure always come and go. No one can guarantee you that since you conquered the top, you will never fall down again, or the opposite. Both success and failure are just moments in your life and don’t define you. A bad moment is not a bad life, or the other way around.
In this rollercoaster ride we call life, success and failure are intertwined and everchanging. But real growth happens when you adopt a growth mindset. It’s the attitude that sees both success and failure as opportunities for learning. Every success is a reason to celebrate and every failure a chance to reflect on what went wrong.
There is not a magical way to help you succeed, but there is a secret recipe that can help you get there faster. And when failure makes you feel like everything has ended, choose to get the blow, dust off, get back up on your feet and follow the flow of life. Just remember, no success or failure is ever permanent.
Accept loss and grief
Loss and grief come unexpected, You almost never see them coming, and they can turn your world upside down. When someone or something is taken away from you, you feel a deep sense of loss and grief is the natural response to the brevity of things in life.
Have no fear. There are many things to do to help you find your way through the darkness. Give yourself permission to grieve. Don’t suppress your emotions, let them flow naturally. Find healthy ways to soothe your pain. Express yourself, keep a journal or exercise. Seek help. You are not alone in this.
It’s okay to feel all the emotions that come with it. Accept all the sadness, anger, and confusion. Healing takes time, so be patient with yourself. It’s a process unique to each one that ends with a new version of you. Eventually, the wounds heal, even if the scars remain.
Embrace the present moment
Time flies and if you blink, you might miss something important. That’s where mindfulness comes in. By being fully present in the here and now, you can enjoy each moment and find deeper meaning in life. Mindfulness allows you to appreciate the temporary beauty that surrounds us.
It sounds great, but how can you actually do it? Try to find practices that work for you. You can meditate to calm your mind and be fully aware of the present moment. You can find a hobby that makes you forget everything else. Or you can sit in silence with a cup of coffee to reflect on life.
Whatever it may be, find what helps you stay focused on the now, free from distractions and worries about the past or the future. Remember, the present is where life happens, so make the most of it while it lasts. Live your life like there’s no tomorrow.
Embrace change to find peace.
Life is full of surprises, both good and bad. Accepting that everything in life is temporary can actually make you more resilient. If you accept that change is inevitable, you will be in a better position to face all the difficulties that will come your way.
Resilience is like muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. As you make your way through difficult situations you gain confidence and trust in yourself and your ability to adapt and bounce back.
Everything in life is temporary. Accept it. Embrace it to find peace. Let go of the need to control everything in your life and surrender to the flow of existence. Live, explore everything that the gift of life has to offer and have fun.
Everything in life is temporary. Recognizing this can be both liberating and challenging. Appreciate the beauty of change and find deeper meaning in the present moment. Remember, even a bad day is only 24 hours. Tomorrow is a brand new chance for everything to change.