By Tokiso TKay Nthebe
There’s something profoundly poetic about watching the seasons change — especially Autumn.
Maybe it’s because I’m an Autumn baby, or perhaps it’s because the quiet shedding of the trees reminds me that letting go can be sacred. The way the leaves fall isn’t tragic — it’s freeing. It’s nature’s way of saying, “You too can release what no longer serves you.”
Lately, I’ve felt that whisper deeply. I’ve been in a season of stillness — or at least, what looks like stillness from the outside.
Between building my business as a solopreneur, studying to qualify as a Certified Financial Planner, and training as an SEO specialist, life has been full — but not necessarily flowing.
There have been no mountain bike rides, no quick “Escapes with TKay,” no soul-reviving getaways. Just work. Deadlines. Assignments. Study groups. Exams. Repeat.
And yet, beneath that repetition, something quieter has been unfolding.
When the Hustle Takes Over
Here’s the truth I’ve been grappling with:
The more I pour into my clients, my studies, and my brand, the more I sense a growing gap in my personal growth.
My spirit keeps whispering, “Yes, this is good… but there’s more.”
More stillness. More balance. More becoming.
This season has required sacrifice — fewer family moments, postponed adventures, skipped workouts, and social invitations politely declined. And sometimes I wonder… is it worth it when progress feels invisible?
It’s a lot. It’s exhausting. And it’s real.
Shedding Old Leaves
For months, I’ve been craving an escape — a spontaneous trip, a reset, something to breathe new energy into my routine.
Normally, I take three or four trips a year to recharge.
This year?
None.
At first, I felt frustrated — even resentful. But then I began to listen, not to the noise of comparison or productivity, but to the stillness beneath it.
And I realised:
This isn’t a season of escaping.
It’s a season of becoming.
A time for shedding self-doubt, pruning distractions, and saying no to everything that pulls me away from what I’m building — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Like the trees in Autumn, I’m learning to trust the letting go — to believe that even when it looks like I’m losing momentum, I’m actually preparing for new growth. For winter’s reflection. For spring’s bloom.
Embracing the Stillness
If you’re feeling stuck too — like life is on pause or your dreams are dragging — know this:
It’s okay to be in a slower season.
Not every chapter needs to be fast-paced or full of visible wins. Some seasons are about quiet focus, inner healing, and laying the groundwork for the next evolution of your life and career.
So, permit yourself to be still. To rest. To release what no longer aligns.
The work you’re doing behind the scenes — in your mind, your heart, your craft — is not wasted. It’s the unseen preparation for your next breakthrough.
Seasons change. And so do we.
Let’s Trailblaze Differently
I’ve always loved the thrill of motion — the travel, the projects, the conversations. But lately, I’m discovering that stillness can be just as powerful as movement.
While the trips may be on hold and the bike trails quieter than usual, my inner world is shifting — healing, growing, expanding.
This too is part of the journey.
So, if you’re in a season of stillness, embrace it.
Let the shedding make space for something new.
Let your pause become your preparation.
Because growth doesn’t only happen when you’re moving — sometimes it happens when you finally stop.
How are you embracing your current season?
Share your reflections in the comments — I’d love to hear how you’re navigating your own transition.
Stay grounded. Stay growing.
Stay trailblazing 💙
