By Ogunbowale, Tolulope Sobiye
I have always wondered why things never remain the same. Why do happy moments pass so quickly? Why do painful days eventually come to an end? The answer is simple nothing lasts forever. Life is like a journey with many seasons. Some days bring sunshine, while others bring rain. The juicy lesson is that every season has its time.
There is an old saying that life is not a bed of roses. Every person, no matter their age, status or background, experiences change. The child grows into an adult. The young become old. A crowded house can become quiet and an empty room can one day be filled with laughter again. Change is one of life’s constant companions.
Think of the three seasons of a farmer. There is a time to plant, a time to wait, and a time to harvest. The farmer understands that harvest does not come the same day the seed is planted. In the same way, life has moments of waiting and moments of celebration. Would anyone expect the night to last forever? No. Morning always finds its way.
Many people become discouraged when they pass through difficult times. A failed interview, a broken friendship, financial struggles or disappointment can make life feel heavy. It may seem as though the storm will never end. But storms do not stay forever. Just as rain gives way to sunshine, difficult moments also give way to better days. After the storm comes the calm and hope quietly returns to the heart if we endure.
Success also teaches us a lesson. A person may be celebrated today and forgotten tomorrow. Wealth can increase and it can also disappear. Fame can shine brightly, yet it can fade with time. That is why humility is priceless. The higher we climb, the more we should keep our feet on the ground and treat everyone with respect because every position is temporary, and character always remains.
Relationships remind us to value the present. We meet people, grow close to them and sometimes life takes us on different paths. Instead of assuming people will always be around, why not appreciate them today? A simple phone call, a kind message or a visit can mean more than we imagine. Love grows best when it is expressed sincerely before time creates distance.
Nothing lasts forever also gives hope. Pain has an expiry date. Tears do not flow forever. A student who struggles through long nights eventually graduates. A patient who battles illness may recover. A job seeker may one day receive the long-awaited offer. What feels impossible today may become tomorrow’s testimony, proving that waiting is never completely wasted. Every sunrise whispers that another chance is quietly waiting for you. Always remember that “this phase will pass.”
Nature speaks this truth every day. A ripe fruit eventually falls from the tree. Fresh flowers bloom beautifully, but they do not keep their petals forever. Even a flowing river never passes the same water twice. If nature accepts change so gracefully, why do we struggle to accept it in our own lives? Change is part of growing. It stretches our faith, deepens our patience, shapes our character for tomorrow.
This truth should also change how we live. Why carry bitterness from one year to another? Why postpone saying “thank you” or “I am sorry”? Life is too short to waste precious moments on unnecessary grudges. Kind words cost little, yet they leave lasting memories that often outlive expensive gifts and possessions. Choose forgiveness whenever possible, because peace is always lighter.
Gratitude becomes easier when we remember that today’s blessings are not guaranteed forever. Good health, loving family, supportive friends, peaceful moments, meaningful work and daily opportunities deserve appreciation. Instead of always chasing what is missing, let us value what is already in our hands with thankful hearts because grateful people often see joy where others see lack. In all, let us remember that “nothing lasts forever.”
