Some people want to hold onto a seasonal version of you. Just like in nature, many people love certain seasons—especially summer. They don’t want to see it end because summer benefits them: the sunshine, the outdoor time, the swimming, the freedom.

Spiritually, it can be the same with people. There are seasons of you that benefited them—when your presence, your availability, your vulnerability, or your giving served their needs. And when that season shifts, when you grow, set boundaries, or step into a new version of yourself, they struggle to accept the change. Think of this: many people hate winter, not because it’s bad per se, but because winter doesn’t benefit them, take note!