Growth, Generations, and the Seasons of Life

"March is a bridge between who we were and who we are becoming—just like the seasons shift, so do we, growing, healing, and carrying the wisdom of generations before us.

March is a month of renewal—a bridge between seasons, where the remnants of winter give way to the first signs of spring. It’s a reminder that change is constant, that growth is inevitable, and that, just like nature, we are always evolving.

For me, March carries an even deeper meaning—it’s my birthday month, a time of reflection on my own life journey. Birthdays are not just personal milestones; they are markers of generational threads, woven together by the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who came before us. I often think about the paths my ancestors walked, the resilience they carried, and the ways in which their experiences shape who I am today. Growth isn’t just an individual process; it’s something inherited, passed down through generations in ways we may not always recognize.

In therapy and personal development, we talk about cycles—the ones we continue, the ones we break, and the ones we create anew. Much like the changing seasons, we have the power to shed what no longer serves us and step into new versions of ourselves. Personal growth is not linear, and it is certainly not isolated; it is deeply connected to the lessons, struggles, and resilience of those who came before us.

As March unfolds, I find myself reflecting on what I want to carry forward and what I wish to leave behind. What parts of me are ready to bloom? What wisdom can I take from the past to nurture the person I am becoming?

This season, I invite you to consider your own journey—where you’ve been, where you’re going, and the generations that walk with you. Like the first blossoms of spring, allow yourself to grow, not just for yourself, but as part of a much bigger, ever-evolving story.