Learning to Be Still Again

Lately, I’ve been in a season that’s hard to define. There’s no graduation, no job title shift, no big announcement that marks it. All I know is: I’m not where I used to be, and I’m not yet where I’m going.

It’s been over four months since I’ve talked to anyone romantically. That might not seem like much, but for me, it’s the longest I’ve gone in a long time. And what’s surprised me most is this: I don’t think about it much anymore.

At first, it felt like something was missing. But then it started to feel like something was coming back. My creativity. My peace. My curiosity.

I don’t have many close friends near me right now, so I spend a lot of time alone. Not in a “nobody likes me” kind of way, but in a “Wow, I actually like myself” kind of way. I’ve been working on my website, rearranging my space, journaling, breathing. Doing things that don’t need an audience.

And it hit me:

I’ve entered a quiet season. A re-centering season.

Not everything is about building or growing or falling in love or launching something. Sometimes it’s about returning—to yourself.

This season has reminded me that stillness can be just as productive as action. That learning who I am when I’m not performing, impressing, or pursuing anyone… is worth everything.

So what do I want to leave this season with?

    •    A deeper relationship with myself.

    •    The ability to sit in silence and still feel full.

    •    A creative rhythm that doesn’t depend on recognition

I may not know exactly when this season will end or what the next one looks like. But I know I’ll be ready—because I didn’t rush this one.

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✨Questions for You

    •    What kind of season are you in?

    •    Is there something quietly growing in you right now?

    •    What do you want to leave this chapter with?