The Gift of Stillness: Embracing Rest in Life’s Cycles

Have you ever felt like your life was stuck in place? As if no matter what you did, there was no movement, no forward momentum? I've been there, too. I’ve wrestled with that nagging feeling of stagnation, worrying whether all the seeds I’ve planted would ever bloom.

But recently, I’ve come to realize something powerful...

When life feels slow, it's not because nothing is happening. It’s because you’re being gently pushed to slow down, rest, and gather strength.

The Illusion of Stagnation

In our fast-paced world, we are conditioned to associate progress with constant movement.

If we’re not actively doing something, making decisions, or ticking off tasks from our to-do list, it feels like we’re not progressing. But that perception is misleading. Just because there’s no obvious motion doesn't mean there's no growth.

Think of it like a seed in the soil. You don’t see it sprouting right away. In fact, for quite some time, there’s no visible sign that it’s growing at all. But beneath the surface, deep in the darkness, roots are forming. The seed is gathering strength, setting its foundation before it bursts through the soil into the sunlight. This moment of rest, this period of stillness, is an essential part of the growth cycle.

Slowing Down to Gather Strength

I’m realizing more and more that life operates in cycles—times of action, times of stillness, times of growth, and times of harvest.

When we feel stagnant, it may actually be that we’re in the "resting" phase of our personal cycle. And that’s not something to fight or resist; it’s something to honor. It’s a sacred pause.

I’ve come to see that this is a moment to gather strength, to reconnect with myself, and to prepare for the action that lies ahead. It’s a time to recharge so that when the wheels start turning again, I can show up fully, with all my energy and focus, ready for what’s next.

Rest Prepares Us for the Harvest

Looking back now, I realize how often I worried during the quiet periods—wondering if the seeds I’d planted in my business, my relationships, and my personal growth would ever bear fruit. I wasted energy in moments of doubt when, in truth, I was simply being given the gift of rest before the action began.

Now, as things start to unfold and those seeds are finally beginning to bloom, I think about how I wish I had embraced the stillness more. I wish I had rested more deeply, trusted more fully, and enjoyed the silence instead of anxiously waiting for things to shift. Because the truth is, when the wheels turn, it’s game time. When things start moving, they often move fast, and if you’ve been using your time of stillness wisely, you’ll be ready to ride that wave.

The Universe Moves in Divine Timing

What I’m learning is that there is always a flow. Life is never truly stagnant.

Even when it feels like there’s no forward movement, something is happening beneath the surface. The Universe has a way of surprising us with answers to prayers we’ve whispered for months or even years. And often, those answers come all at once, in a moment of divine timing.

When that happens, when life starts to click into place and the seeds you’ve planted begin to grow, it can feel overwhelming. In those moments, you’ll be grateful for the rest you took. The slow moments of reflection and gathering strength will become your foundation, allowing you to embrace the action, the materialization, and the harvest with grace and energy.

Embrace the Stillness

So, if you’re feeling stuck, like nothing is moving forward, I encourage you to think twice.

Ask yourself,

Is this truly stagnation, or am I being invited to rest and prepare for what’s to come?

Instead of worrying whether what you’ve planted will bloom, trust that it will, in its perfect time. Trust that the stillness is not a void but a necessary pause before the action begins.

There’s wisdom in the cycles of life. Just as the Earth has seasons, so do we. And if you’re in a season of rest right now, allow yourself to embrace it fully. Because when the wheels turn again—and they will—you’ll be ready for everything you’ve prayed for to manifest, perhaps in ways even bigger and more beautiful than you imagined.

So rest, recharge, and enjoy the quiet moments. Let them nourish you. When the time comes, you’ll be more than ready to step into the next phase of your journey with confidence and grace, knowing that the Universe always moves in perfect timing.