Reflections

 

🌿 Reflections: A Season of Perseverance and New Beginnings

This past season has been full of milestones, struggles, and surprising moments of grace. As I look back, one memory stands out above the rest: submitting my business plan.

I sat on the couch, reading and rereading what I had poured out on paper. It was emotional — heavy, even. But it was me. For the first time, I saw myself clearly, my heart, my dreams, my direction. It felt like the thing I had been trying to figure out for so long finally had a name and a shape. I still don’t know how it will all work out, but in that moment I knew: this is who I am, this is what I want to do.

Finishing my placement didn’t shape me the way I expected. I was a little emotional leaving, and yes, disappointed not to have a job lined up right away. But I was grateful it was nearby — I could walk at lunch, stretch my body, and find small pockets of peace even on the difficult days.

The hardest part of this past year? Definitely pushing through the subjects I didn’t enjoy — Excel, business law, human resources. I disliked them all. And yet, I persevered. I surprised myself with how much grit I had. Even in the struggle, I managed to pass, and that persistence is a milestone in itself.

Looking back, I see God’s hand in the details. The grant fell into place. Childcare worked out. Even Joseph’s afterschool program, though delayed, eventually lined up. Everything flowed, and though I’m surprised I don’t have something lined up right now, I believe there’s a reason. This is my time to pause, reset, and prepare for what’s next.

As I step into this new season, I feel called to return to what I love: writing posts, making videos, reading, working out, and investing in myself again. I want to keep rereading that business plan, expanding on it, and seeing where God wants to take me.

Slow and steady — that’s my pace. And I’m grateful for every lesson along the way.