publisher’s note
to be cultivated and
nourished in order to
grow.
T
he one thing I
love about the
Fall season (in
addition to the fashion)
is the visual reminder
that change is coming
by watching the colors
transform on the falling
leaves. Each year, I
use the third quarter
to review the areas of
growth of the past year
and to align closer to
the greater purpose
God has for my life for
the upcoming one.
The seasons of nature
are the constant patterns
of life that we all can
trust will never change.
Since the beginning of
time, nature has assured
us there will always be a
Fall to harvest, a Winter
to hibernate, a Spring
bloom and a Summer to
sow — each absolutely
necessary in the process
for the seeds we plant
to grow and prosper.
Our seeds come in
the form of our talents
and our resources
that desperately need
And like the seasons
of nature, there are
specific times in life
that transition you
from a small seed,
rooted in fertile soil,
to a beautiful flower
blossoming in due
time. The realities
that some seasons
bring may cause
you to question the
purpose of nature’s
harsh storms and
prolonged droughts.
But as you know,
without dry places
you can’t appreciate
the rain. And without
rain, you can’t witness
a rainbow.
The most precious
gifts result from
hardship and the
best opportunities
are obtained through
struggle. On your
journey to success,
tumultuous storms
may be mistaken
for curses that can
impulsively cause you
to pivot or reposition.
Discerning when to
weather the storm
or to jump ship can
only be identified by
tapping into a Source
whose plan for your
life is greater than
what meets the eye.
#mademaven
Whether you are
enjoying the fruits
of your labor or
surviving an extreme
drought, the good
news is that wherever
you are is whatever
you make it. You can
choose to multiply
your fruit while it’s
“in season” or allow
it to spoil. You can
decide to allow a
famine to set you back
or use the time to
prepare for your next
phase of abundance.
How you handle
your season is your
choice. And, although
you cannot change
the season, you can
change your attitude
about how you feel
about it. There’s
beauty in every
season for its own
unique reasons.
This MADE Maven
issue is packed
with the stories of
successful women in
every season of life
and career. I hope
this issue inspires
you to embrace your
season and the lesson
it brings to shape you
for a stronger version
of you.
Cheers,
Kris Christian
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