Maybe it was a job you thought you wanted.
A relationship you prayed for.
A next step you knew was the right one… until it wasn’t.
That’s where I found myself recently. I had mapped out a free webinar, told my community about it, and even started prepping the content. But somewhere between planning slides and chasing a toddler with a teething ring, I felt a quiet nudge in my spirit.
“Pause. Recalibrate. This isn’t the time.”
It didn’t feel like failure. It felt like a reroute.
And if you’re anything like me — someone who deeply values follow-through and keeping promises — pivoting can feel uncomfortable.
But here’s the truth I’ve come to honor:
The pivot isn’t a breakdown. It’s a breakthrough in disguise.
So many of us are conditioned to believe that once we start something, we have to finish it — even when our soul is whispering otherwise. We’re taught that commitment means sticking to the plan at all costs.
But growth sometimes means being willing to change the plan.
So, If you’re navigating a shift right now — in life, in business, in love — and you’re scared that changing direction means you’re flaky, indecisive, or failing…
Pause. Breathe. Reframe.
You’re not giving up. You’re honoring what’s real.
If you’re in a moment of uncertainty or redirection, here are three gentle reminders:
1. Clarity Often Comes Mid-Move
Sometimes we don’t get clarity until we take the first few steps. Don’t wait for certainty before you move — just commit to staying open along the way.
2. What You Planned Isn’t Always What You Need
Just because something was a “yes” last season doesn’t mean it has to stay one. You are allowed to outgrow strategies, paths, and even dreams.
3. Alignment > Expectation
Your peace, your energy, your integrity — those matter more than pushing through out of obligation.
It’s okay to pivot.
It’s okay to pause.
It’s okay to say, “I’ve changed my mind… and I’m choosing what feels aligned now.”
Because sometimes, the shift you didn’t plan… is the one that sets you free.
Until next time, give yourself permission to believe:
You are worthy of the life you desire.
You always have been.
And that shift you’ve been longing for?
It’s still coming — just in a more aligned way.
With love and expectancy,
Lydia
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