There’s something poetic about watching the seasons change — especially Autumn. Maybe it’s because I’m an Autumn baby, or perhaps because there’s something deeply moving about the way trees shed their leaves. Not in a sad way, but in a freeing, almost sacred way. Like nature permitting us to let go too.
Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck — like life hit the pause button and forgot to press play again. I spend most of my time either building my business as a solopreneur or studying to qualify as a Certified Financial Planner and SEO specialist. And while I know these are powerful and necessary steps, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m not progressing. That I’m… suspended in time.
No weekend getaways. No mountain bike rides. No exciting “Escapes with TKay” to recharge my soul. Just work. Deadlines. Assignments. Study group discussions. Exams. Repeat.
When the Hustle Takes Over
Here’s the truth I’ve been grappling with: the more I pour into my clients and my brand, the more I feel the growing gap in my personal growth. It’s like my spirit is whispering, “Yes, this is good… but there’s more.” More learning. More stillness. More becoming.
So here I am — navigating a season where I’ve had to make tough sacrifices. Spending less time with family and friends. Skipping workouts. Missing out on travel. And wondering… is it worth it when the results don’t come instantly?
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. But every plan got trumped by school or work. At first, I was frustrated. I usually take 3–4 trips a year just to refill my cup. This year? Zero.
That lack of “escape” left me feeling bitter, stuck, even discontent. But then I started to listen. Not to the noise — but to the stillness beneath it.
This isn’t a season of escaping. It’s a season of becoming.
It’s a season of shedding self-doubt. Of pruning the distractions. Of saying no to everything that keeps me from my goals — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Like the trees in Autumn, I am learning to trust the letting go. To believe that even when it looks like I’m losing, I’m preparing for new growth. For winter’s deep work. For spring’s bloom.
Embracing the Stillness
If you’re feeling stuck too — like your life is on hold, or your dreams are dragging — I want to remind you (and myself) that it’s okay to be in a slower season.
Some chapters aren’t meant to be flashy or fast-paced. Some seasons are about quiet focus, behind-the-scenes progress, and laying the foundation for the future.
So permit yourself to be still. To be present. To let go of what no longer serves you. And to trust that the work you’re doing now — in your mind, your heart, your craft — is not in vain.
Seasons change. And so do we.
Let’s Trailblaze Differently
As much as I love the thrill of movement, I’m learning that stillness can be just as powerful. So while the trips may be on hold and the bike trails quieter than usual, my inner world is shifting. Healing. Growing.
This too is part of the journey. And I’m learning to embrace it.
How are you embracing your current season?
Stay trailblazing!
