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The Art of Savoring

 


Sitting at the kitchen table and gazing out the window as the day awakens, I am enjoying the tantalizing smell along with a bold, smooth taste of my morning cup of coffee. I laugh because 15+ years ago, this would not have been something that I enjoyed. Now, it is something I enjoy – savor – every morning to the last drop. My five senses are involved which helps me to notice and be present in the moment. God made our senses to be the means through which our bodies receive the present moment and communicate the present moment to our minds, our hearts, and our souls. 

 

Savoring a life transition doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. It means gently noticing what is—the small victories, the hard emotions, the tiny sparks of strength. It means giving yourself permission to be human in the unfolding.

 

Here are a few simple ways to savor your current season:

  • Name what’s changing. Saying it out loud (or writing it down) helps honor your experience.
  • Feel the tension. Hope and grief can walk hand in hand. Let both have space.
  • Slow down. Healing is not linear. Rest is not failure.
  • Celebrate small wins. A moment of laughter, knowing the next step to take.
  • Lean into support. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 

Transitions are not just detours. They’re powerful turning points that can deepen compassion, awaken resilience, and reshape what matters most. Savoring the in-between won’t make the hard parts disappear—but it can help you feel more present, connected, and alive amid transition.


You are not broken. You are becoming.

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