Trusting the Process: Finding Beauty in the Pause

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with diamond painting. And when I say obsessed, I mean sitting for hours, placing tiny, sparkly pieces one by one, completely in my zone. It’s been so relaxing—kind of like going back to my childhood days of coloring with crayons. Just me, my thoughts, and a whole lot of tiny gems coming together to create something beautiful.

And honestly? I needed this reminder in real time.

See, my first event of the year had to be suddenly canceled. And whew, I was annoyed. Like, really annoyed. I felt like I was just getting into my groove, building momentum, and then—bam. Plans changed. I won’t lie, I felt defeated. I started spiraling into all the "what ifs": Did I miss a sign? Was I moving too fast?

But as I sat with all those emotions, I realized something: just because something doesn’t happen when I want it to, doesn’t mean it won’t happen at all. Sometimes, a delay is really a setup for something even greater.

I used to think that when things didn’t go as planned, it meant I was doing something wrong. But now? I see delays differently. Maybe that event wasn’t supposed to happen yet because the right people weren’t in place. Maybe I needed more time to prepare for what’s ahead. Maybe—just maybe—I was being protected from something I couldn’t even see. Whatever the reason, I trust that when the time is right, it’ll happen exactly as it should.

But let’s be real—trusting the process isn’t always easy. When you’re working toward something bigger than yourself, it’s easy to feel alone. Like you’re the only one carrying the vision, trying to make things happen. But we were never meant to do this alone.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to throw in the towel, only for a friend, a mentor, or even a random conversation to remind me why I started in the first place. We need those people—the ones who push us forward when we feel stuck, the ones who see the masterpiece even when all we see are scattered pieces.

And that’s what this season has been teaching me. Sometimes, we want things to happen right now, but we don’t always see the full picture. We don’t see the details that still need to come together, or how we’re being shielded and saved for an appointed time. What feels like a delay might actually be divine alignment.

Lately, I’ve been sitting with this truth while listening to Seasons by Madison Ryann Ward. Whew, this song has been speaking to my soul! The lyrics are a reminder that everything has its time, and growth happens even when we can’t see it. Just like the seasons change, so do we.

So, if you’re in a season where things feel slow, where doors aren’t opening as quickly as you hoped, or where you’re wondering if you should keep going—take a deep breath. Step back. Trust that the pieces are coming together, even if you can’t see the full picture yet.

Masterpieces take time. And so do we.

Song inspiring me right now: "Seasons" – Madison Ryann Ward