You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out

 

Monday Maps

The holidays bring warmth, connection, and inevitably, the questions.

"So, what's next for you?"

"Any big plans for the new year?"

"Have you figured out what you're doing yet?"

Well-meaning relatives and friends lean in over appetizers, genuinely curious about your life. And if you're in the middle of a transition—still figuring things out, still in the in-between—those questions can land with unexpected weight.

Here's Your Permission Slip

"I'm still exploring" is a complete answer.

You don't owe anyone a polished five-year plan over holiday hors d'oeuvres. You don't have to defend being in process. You're allowed to be in a season of discernment without having it all mapped out yet.

Real growth doesn't follow a calendar. Transitions don't wrap up neatly with a bow by year's end just because it would make for tidy dinner conversation.

The Wisdom of Bamboo

The bamboo doesn't rush. It grows roots in the dark, quietly, patiently, building a foundation no one can see. For years, sometimes. And then, when it's ready, it breaks through and shoots up with remarkable speed.

But that dramatic growth? It's only possible because of all that invisible work happening beneath the surface.

You might be in your root-growing season right now. That's not stagnation. That's preparation.

Give Yourself Permission

This week, as you navigate holiday gatherings and well-intentioned questions, give yourself permission to be exactly where you are - even if you can't explain it in a soundbite at the dessert table.

The map will reveal itself. You don't have to force it.

You are not behind. You're not lost. You're in the messy middle, and that's exactly where transformation happens.

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If this resonates and you'd like support as you navigate what's next, reach out. I'd love to help you find clarity in the in-between.