Matthew Cruickshank

Just Passing Through” is a piece that reflects on the theme of change. As we go through life, we are constantly experiencing changes; whether it be physical, emotional, financial or even spiritual. Life’s one and only constant, is change. As we experience changes in our lives, we learn to adjust to our new realities in order to continue living. Some of life’s changes are challenging and can bend or break you; however it is our choice in how we decide to handle whatever comes our way. We can either hold on to resentment, or learn to forgive. We can look at the chaos, and learn to find peace. We can chose to hate, or learn to love. These are all decisions that every person struggles with through our shared lived experiences as humans. “Just Passing Through” is a piece that reminds us that these feelings and experiences we have are fleeting. Nothing is forever and time is limited on this earth. Let go of the negativity and chose to find the deeper meaning of life’s more challenging moments and find the lesson. Choose to see the difficult stages in life not as an endless abyss, but rather a moment in life you’re just passing through on your way to better days ahead.