Balance & Transparency: The Art of Moving with Intention

Wheww. Long days seem to be the name of the game these last couple of years. Some nights, I collapse into bed and mumble, “Lord, thank you for helping me conquer this day”—whether I fully believe it or not. Some days, those words feel like just that—words.

When I first felt the pull to start Evolving Thru Art, my immediate response wasn’t excitement; it was “Lord, are You kidding me?” Where was I going to fit this into my already full plate? I’m a full-time therapist, pouring into others all day, holding space for their pain, guiding them through healing. By the end of the day, I often feel like a wrung-out sponge. Where was I supposed to find the energy, the time, the people?

But I was met with a simple, yet powerful response: “The people will come, and all will be supplied.”

And let me tell you—scared was an understatement.

Now, here we are, coming up on our second year as an established nonprofit, and I can confidently say that God’s promises have stood, and His promises have been kept. The right people have shown up. The resources have come. The mission has moved forward. But even with all of that, I’ve learned an important lesson: Balance is necessary. Transparency is required.

Moving with Intention Instead of Obligation

When you’re passionate about something—whether it’s your career, your dreams, your community—it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of go, go, go. You push yourself to keep showing up, keep giving, keep pouring, because it matters. But here’s the truth: Even purpose-driven work can become heavy when it’s fueled by obligation instead of intention.

I’ve had to learn to check in with myself regularly. Am I moving with purpose, or am I just moving because I feel like I’m supposed to? There’s a huge difference. One fills you up; the other drains you.

And honestly? I don’t always get it right. Some days, I’m running on fumes, trying to balance being a therapist, a nonprofit founder, a daughter, a friend, and a whole human being with needs of my own. Some days, I stretch myself too thin. Some days, I wonder if I’m really built for all of this. But that’s where transparency comes in.

I’m learning to give myself grace. To be honest about when I need to rest. To remind myself that even in the busiest seasons, rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement.

Finding Balance in Every Season

Balance doesn’t always look like a perfectly planned-out schedule or equal amounts of time for everything. Sometimes, it looks like knowing when to say no. It looks like delegating. It looks like prioritizing what truly matters instead of trying to do it all.

If you’re in a season where you feel stretched thin, ask yourself:

Am I operating from intention or obligation?

Am I giving myself permission to rest?

Am I trusting that what is meant for me will not pass me by?

This journey—of building Evolving Thru Art, of balancing my passion for creativity with my calling as a therapist, of simply being human—has taught me that I don’t have to have all the answers. I just have to keep showing up with intention. And that’s what I plan to keep doing.

So, if you’re in a season of too much, I see you. Give yourself the same grace you so freely give to others. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to rest. And you are allowed to move at a pace that honors both your purpose and your peace.

We’re in this together.