The Purposeful Pause

Whenever this waterlily bloomed in the pond of my former home, it always caused me to stop and take in the beauty of the moment. It always made me slow down. Sometimes we need something to remind us that life isn't always about going full throttle. We can also move forward just by being still.

When life seems at a standstill, or you're feeling stuck or lost, consider that this is where you're meant to be at this time. The universe has a way of putting you where you need to be--even if it feels like you're in the middle of a mess. When you fail to stop and reflect, when you fail to honor what you need to do, then the universe conspires to place you in a purposeful pause. You may feel like you're lost, but you're actually being given the time and space to rediscover who you are, reconnect with your authentic self, uncover your gifts, flex your muscles, and find your right path forward.