Learning to sit with my emotions.

In my last story, I shared how I’ve been feeling the pull of something new, something more aligned with who I am now. I spoke about how we are in the process of building something that reflects who we are today, not just who we were when we started. But as I reflect more, I realize that there is a space between where I’ve been and where I want to go. An in-between space that’s both challenging and necessary. It’s that place where you’ve moved away from what was, but you’re not yet at the next destination.

Often times I feel uncomfortable, even unsettling. The uncertainty of not knowing what’s around the corner or where our path is headed. It sometimes even leaves me feeling a bit lost. But that in-between stage isn’t something to fear. It’s something to embrace. Sitting with your emotions during these times of transition is so important, even though it’s not always easy. Because when we’re in the in-between, our emotions are raw. We may even feel the weight of the past or the anticipation of the future without really knowing what’s next. But when we take the time to sit with those emotions, to truly feel them without rushing to “fix” them or move on, we give ourselves the space we need to process. There’s something beautiful in this waiting.

I believe that God works in these in-between moments in a special way. He doesn’t always give us the clear answers we want, but He does promise to walk with us in the unknown. In these uncertain spaces, He refines us, teaches us, and helps us grow. It’s in the moments when we are unsure of what’s next that we often hear His voice the loudest, calling us forward. I’ve found that when we slow down and sit with what’s difficult, when we give ourselves permission to feel all the emotions. Whether it’s fear, excitement, or sadness, God helps us understand why this time is necessary. We are being shaped. We are being prepared for what’s ahead, even if we can’t fully see it yet.

For me, this in-between phase has been a reminder to trust the process. It’s easy to want to rush forward, to skip over the hard parts, but I’ve learned that it’s in these moments that growth happens.

Sometimes, sitting with your emotions, feeling the weight of them, is the very thing that allows us to heal and move into what God has for us next.

I think that we all have been in situations where we tried to avoid negative feelings by distracting ourselves or push past the discomfort instead of facing it. The truth is, it catches up with you. Unfortunately the unspoken feelings don’t disappear; they linger beneath the surface, affecting how we show up in our relationships, in our work, even in how we see ourself. I’ve noticed that when I avoid the hard feelings, I start to lose clarity. I become more anxious, more reactive, and I miss the deeper lessons that God might be trying to teach me. Avoiding the discomfort only delays the growth that’s meant to happen. That’s why I’m learning to lean in slowly, and sometimes clumsily. To be honest with myself. To feel it all, and trust that even in the tension, there’s purpose.

If you’re in a similar season of transition, I encourage you to take a moment and sit with your emotions. It’s okay to feel unsure. It’s okay to not have everything figured out. Let yourself feel whatever is coming up, whether it’s fear of the unknown or excitement for what lies ahead. Don’t rush to move past it. Trust that God is working in you, even in the waiting. And that His timing is perfect. Remember, this is part of your story. The in-between is a chapter that, though challenging, is shaping you into who you’re meant to become.

And God is with you in every moment, guiding you, even when the next step feels unclear. You’re not alone in this. Take a deep breath, sit with your feelings, and trust the journey. It’s all leading you to something greater.

So, as we move forward towards the next chapter, let’s embrace the in-between. Let’s not rush through the discomfort but allow ourselves to grow in it. Because even in the unknown, God is doing something beautiful. And when we come out on the other side, we’ll be more aligned with the person He’s calling us to be.