By Kathryn Barney

“Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there.” — Kristen Dalton

I’m so grateful to have learned more about the Law of Rhythm. I’d heard all my life that we go through different seasons for different reasons, but like so many other principles, it was hard for me to actually internalize and apply it—especially to myself.

I’m an “idea” person. Ideas flow through me constantly. I have files upon files full of them.

Sometimes—okay, often—I get excited about a new idea. I dive in, convinced this is the one that will change everything.

And then... I lose steam. Or I get tired. Or sidetracked.

Cue the shame spiral:
Why can’t I just follow through?
Why don’t I ever finish anything?
Why can’t I stick with something?

And just when I’ve about given up on myself, another idea hits—and the cycle begins again.

That’s why learning about the Law of Rhythm—and Marnie Pehrson Kuhns’ description of the Creative Cycle in Trust Your Heart: Spirit-Led Business—has been such a game-changer for me.

My life follows the Law of Rhythm. I’ve come to see that when I lose interest or run out of steam, it doesn’t mean the idea is dead or that I’ve failed. It’s simply the natural ebb and flow of creativity in my life.

This year (yes, 2020—the year of the pandemic!) has honestly been one of my favorite years ever. I’ve had a flood of new ideas and insights—some of the most life-changing inspiration I’ve ever experienced. I was moving forward with bold, exciting plans that had lived in my heart for years.

And then… life happened.

My 21-year-old son had a major surgery that left him completely dependent on me for weeks.
My daughter got married, and the lead-up to her wedding was way more intense than I expected—even though I’ve planned weddings before!
I had a minor dental surgery that knocked me flat for a couple of weeks.
Then, a major family misunderstanding exploded into drama that affected me deeply and shook me to the core, making me reflect hard on my values and boundaries.

Needless to say, all of this threw me off course.

But this time, I didn’t panic. I didn’t spiral.

Thanks to the Law of Rhythm and what I’ve learned about the Creative Cycle, I didn’t see it as a failure. I recognized it for what it was: a season. A pause. A natural down-swing.

And now, here I am—on the rise again. Catching the flow, feeling inspiration stir again, and preparing for what’s next.

What a ride it’s been.

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