{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6807d59d23cb4388be898cc7/6a60efcf562e3ad88685f7fe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"53. How I Prepare for a New Season (Without Trying to Figure Everything Out)","description":"<p>What if preparing for a new season wasn't about creating the perfect plan?</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're getting ready for a new school year, a shift in family rhythms, a new opportunity, or simply sensing that life is changing, this episode is an invitation to pause before the transition instead of reacting once you're already in it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Connection Call-style episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a simple seasonal practice that's been shaping how I approach change. Rather than trying to solve every problem at once, I've learned to ask thoughtful questions, notice recurring patterns, celebrate growth, and create space for God to guide my next steps.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll talk about:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why I begin thinking about a new season before it arrives</li><li>How Ecclesiastes has reshaped the way I think about life's transitions</li><li>The difference between solving everything and simply paying attention</li><li>Questions that help me prepare with greater wisdom and intention</li><li>Why experimentation often leads to better rhythms than perfectionism</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you've been feeling the tension of an upcoming transition, I hope this conversation gives you permission to slow down, notice what's true, and enter your next season with greater peace.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reflection Question</strong></p><p>As you think about the season ahead, what's one thing you're noticing?</p><p><br></p><p>Not something you've already solved.</p><p>Just something you've noticed.</p><p>I'd love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>If you'd like someone to help you think through your current season and discover how God has uniquely wired you, I'd love to connect through a God-Given Gifts Chat.</p><p>https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripture Mentioned</strong></p><p>Ecclesiastes </p>","author_name":"Cortney Loui"}