From the series: The Creative Current
Welcome to the final episode in this five-part series: Flow, Pause, and Purpose.
This is Episode 5: Brave Enough to Stay.
This letter nearly didn’t make it to your inbox. Not because I had nothing to share, but because I’ve been in the midst of something that’s still unfolding.
As I mentioned previously, I’ve taken on a short-term project with a company. What I didn’t anticipate was how emotionally complex it would be. The dynamics have been challenging, expectations unclear, and the work environment has tested both my patience and mindset.
It’s not over. I haven’t walked away.
I’ve chosen to stay, not out of stubbornness, but because I believe in facing things with clarity and care. I’m learning that holding on to a positive mindset doesn’t mean avoiding discomfort. It means moving through it with intention.
And strangely, this has deepened my relationship with writing.
For a few nights, I struggled to return to my manuscript. My usual rhythm disappeared. But slowly, something shifted. A sense of clarity started to take shape, not because I pushed through, but because I allowed myself to live the experience fully. The emotions and lessons from this real-life chapter are now flowing into the one I’m writing.
That, to me, feels like quiet progress.
“You don’t have to be fearless.
Just brave enough to take the next step.”
— Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough
That quote has stayed with me this week.
Because writing, and living with heart, doesn’t require perfection. It just asks us to stay present and willing to keep going, even without all the answers.
Here’s what I’m reflecting on right now:
- What does it mean to stay with courage, even when things feel uncertain or uncomfortable?
- Can simply showing up be its own kind of strength, not only in our projects, but in how we care for ourselves?
This may be the final chapter in Flow, Pause, and Purpose, but it’s not the end. A new series is already taking shape, one that will continue to explore storytelling, self-trust, and the creativity that grows through real life.
Thank you for walking this creative path with me.
Warm wishes,
