Ready or Not

My obsession with preparation has often blinded me to the beauty of being incomplete and the value of my authenticity taking me further than perfection ever could. I’d hold onto things longer than I should, blocked by my inner critic and the fear of being rejected. But once I stopped rejecting myself, I accepted the path that was unfolding before me and surrendered to the push beyond my comfort zone.

Now I’m moving into a season of my life that is bravely and uniquely meant for me to let go of the way I thought things should be because rarely do things go the way we planned. Life is unpredictable and sometimes our ideas are smaller than the impact we’re meant to have, so whether we feel ready or not, there is a divine plan through a series of initiations that will prepare us for the journey ahead.

So far, my journey has been nothing short of lessons riddled with changes and grief, but I’m grateful for the grace that has expanded my capacity and ability to proceed. It is the evidence of things unseen. So as I lean into my faith and what comes naturally to me, I acknowledge my role and responsibility to ground my truth in all I do because I was meant to tell my story.

I can’t achieve that if I’m reluctant to honor my individuality because each of us has a special gift that is meant to uplift our communities. Sometimes it can be intimidating but even when I question my readiness, I am always reminded that what’s meant for me will not miss me because I am not missing anything I need to succeed where God is guiding me.

Ready or not, I believe that there is so much more we can imagine and build for ourselves when things seem bleak. And I believe that I am meant to spread that message and make it happen, especially when it is difficult because it will be. But we are not alone. There is a world waiting and wanting us now.

May we give ourselves permission to get there, somehow.