I almost didn’t send a newsletter this week.
Not because I don’t care about it, but honestly because I’m tired.
There’s a lot going on right now. A lot being built. A lot being carried emotionally, mentally, spiritually. And I think when you’re birthing something meaningful, there are real emotions that come with it that people don’t always talk about.
The excitement is there, sure. But so is the doubt. So is the thought of, “Do I quit?” or “Is this too much for me?” or honestly even, “Am I built for this?”
And if I’m being real, sometimes I don’t feel like showing up either.
I think as leaders, creators, parents, builders, visionaries, whatever word you want to use, we carry a lot of weight. We feel responsible to keep things moving, to make things happen, to keep creating, to keep believing. And somewhere along the way, many of us lose permission to just admit we’re tired.
Not quitting.
Just tired.
For me, this isn’t a season to give up. I know that. Deep down, I know this is actually the beginning of something, not the end. But beginnings can feel lonely sometimes. You lose people. You question yourself. You wonder if anyone else sees what you see.
And still, underneath all of that, there’s something deeper continuing to pull me forward.
Purpose.
Calling.
Trust.
God.
Whatever language you use for it.
Something deeper than emotion.
So this week, I don’t really have some polished insight or five-step breakthrough. I think I’m just reminding myself, and maybe reminding you too, don’t give up in the middle of becoming who you’re meant to be.
Not every week has to feel powerful.
Not every step has to feel clear.
Sometimes trust looks like continuing.
One Step
Keep showing up, even if your feelings haven’t fully caught up yet.
