The Practice of Steady Growth
The Practice of Steady Growth
The Practice of Steady Growth
The Practice of Steady Growth
This year didn’t hand me easy wins. But, I don’t expect anything to be easy. To be honest, I prefer the slight discomfort. That’s just the way my mind works. The key is finding the amount that pushes you forward without tipping into hopelessness.
Move with Uncertainty
I spent a good portion of my year figuring out how to take care of my body, my mind, and my overall health. Like anyone, I’d love to feel like everyday I have 100% energy and am ready to give my all. More often, my energy feels unpredictable. Sometimes I feel I only have 60% to give or even 40%. But what I’ve learned in that uncertainty is that my effort becomes sharper and more intentional. This has allowed me to choose to be more present, more diligent on doing what matters with the health, focus, and energy I have.
Gratitude doesn’t always look like a big celebration. As it says in Isaiah 30:15:
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
That verse has been a quiet reminder to slow down, breathe, and pay attention to what’s actually strengthening me. Sometimes, it looks like realizing you’re finally handling the things that once felt impossible. Those moments have been some of my favorite moments of the year. Whether it’s been my health, my mental health, or the projects I’ve taken on from 9–5 or 5–9.
“I complained about not having shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.” - Unknown
What I Almost Missed
This year stretched me in ways that didn’t always make sense at the time. I’d love to say this in the least cliche way possible, but I’m grateful for the ups and downs. I’m grateful for the people in my life that support me day in and day out. I’m still getting used to the routines of this new stage of life and finding creativity in places I didn’t expect. I don’t feel out of the woods when it comes to challenges that I’m dealing with, nor do I expect to never be challenged again. But, I’m grateful for the slow, steady ways things started to shift. I’m grateful for the routines that help me up. I’m grateful for the people who didn’t need me to be “fine” or love and help me even when I feel “fine.”
I’m grateful for the progress I only noticed when I slowed down, even if it’s small amounts of progress.
Gratitude doesn’t need to happen only at the end; it grows in the slow reflections along the way.
This year didn’t hand me easy wins. But, I don’t expect anything to be easy. To be honest, I prefer the slight discomfort. That’s just the way my mind works. The key is finding the amount that pushes you forward without tipping into hopelessness.
Move with Uncertainty
I spent a good portion of my year figuring out how to take care of my body, my mind, and my overall health. Like anyone, I’d love to feel like everyday I have 100% energy and am ready to give my all. More often, my energy feels unpredictable. Sometimes I feel I only have 60% to give or even 40%. But what I’ve learned in that uncertainty is that my effort becomes sharper and more intentional. This has allowed me to choose to be more present, more diligent on doing what matters with the health, focus, and energy I have.
Gratitude doesn’t always look like a big celebration. As it says in Isaiah 30:15:
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
That verse has been a quiet reminder to slow down, breathe, and pay attention to what’s actually strengthening me. Sometimes, it looks like realizing you’re finally handling the things that once felt impossible. Those moments have been some of my favorite moments of the year. Whether it’s been my health, my mental health, or the projects I’ve taken on from 9–5 or 5–9.
“I complained about not having shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.” - Unknown
What I Almost Missed
This year stretched me in ways that didn’t always make sense at the time. I’d love to say this in the least cliche way possible, but I’m grateful for the ups and downs. I’m grateful for the people in my life that support me day in and day out. I’m still getting used to the routines of this new stage of life and finding creativity in places I didn’t expect. I don’t feel out of the woods when it comes to challenges that I’m dealing with, nor do I expect to never be challenged again. But, I’m grateful for the slow, steady ways things started to shift. I’m grateful for the routines that help me up. I’m grateful for the people who didn’t need me to be “fine” or love and help me even when I feel “fine.”
I’m grateful for the progress I only noticed when I slowed down, even if it’s small amounts of progress.
Gratitude doesn’t need to happen only at the end; it grows in the slow reflections along the way.