Season of Thankfulness Series: Brenton

The passing of time

An inevitable experience we all go through that somehow feels painfully slow and incredibly fast altogether. This year I had several events that seemed to underscore the swiftness of the passing of time. It has left a mark of sadness and grief after realizing how quickly ten years have gone by - seemingly at the snap of a finger.

I’m an anxious overthinker and quite the nostalgic person at heart, so of course this led to a rumination on all the various things that happened over the course of ten years. I can remember vividly years ago just eagerly waiting for the months and year to be over with. Which in retrospect, I can understand why. After experiencing major life transitions, intense anxiety, and various forms of grief, I was hoping that a new year would sort of act as a catalyst – a rebirth – to persisting and letting go.

Not too long ago, I was carrying on per usual. The morning routine fell into place, I grabbed my coffee, and headed to the couch to relax for a bit and begin preparation for the day ahead. Then I happened to notice something. I had a memory come up that was from ten years ago. Ten years! It caught me off guard. I can still recollect that memory so clearly, as if it were in the recent past.

“Where did the time go?”

I said out loud as tears started to flow down my cheeks in the hard realization of knowing how quickly a decade can pass without much awareness. After much time spent allowing myself to feel the wave of emotions this hurled at me unexpectedly, I was able to begin channeling that energy toward realizing that for many years I wished to be where I find myself in this very season of life. That while ten years did seem to fly by, I know that there were some great memories, experiences, and takeaways I’ll cherish forever.

I am incredibly grateful to experience the passing of time. I understand that it truly is a gift, a privilege, and something that can often be taken for granted. The last few years have proven to be quite the challenge and I have been working on being more intentional about savoring the moments I want to enjoy and remember. That while there may be days where I am watching the clock and hoping the minutes pass by quickly, I still try and find an opportunity to slow it down where it matters the most. I recognize I am definitely not Dr. Strange of the Marvel Universe, but time certainly seems to slow down when I focus on savoring all of the little things [details] and limit as many distractions as possible when engaging in a meaningful experience.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this excerpt and wish to leave you with this reflective question:

Where might you find an opportunity in the days ahead to slow down time for something that matters the most to you?

All the best,

Brenton Guice

Hey there! I’m Brenton (he/him).

A dental hygienist turned therapist with a passion to help LGTBQIA2s+ folx, BIPOC, people-pleasers, perfectionists, and anxious adults cultivate self-compassion, self-love, and self-acceptance. I understand what it feels like to feel insecure, different, alone, and unworthy. Through my own lived experiences coupled with a passion of the human experience, I strive to show up authentically and connect on a deep level with my clients.

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I despise the phrase, “I know exactly what you’re going through.” Because, I don’t. However, I want to feel what you are experiencing. Being empathic and highly sensitive, I open my heart to feel your frustrations, struggles, and fears. I tell everyone not to be surprised if I show emotion - I can’t help it.

You deserve to reclaim and strengthen your self-relationship while harnessing your energy and releasing what isn’t yours.

And it’s my goal to help you believe it, too.

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