Some seasons feel heavier than others.
- Andrea Carvalho

- Aug 17
- 1 min read
This year gave me so much—milestones, growth, unexpected wins… and also anxiety, uncertainty, and moments that quietly chipped away at my confidence.
I’ve always believed in live, laugh, love—but lately, even those words felt distant.
I was working hard toward a life of freedom.
But at some point, I paused and asked myself:
What does freedom really mean to me?
The answer wasn’t clear.
Somewhere in the pursuit of clarity and control, I found myself sitting in the stillness of not knowing. And that—unexpectedly—became the beginning of deeper awareness.
I used to wish life came with a manual.
Now, I realize it does. It can mean different for each of us,
For me, it’s Scripture—a reminder that I’m here by grace, for a purpose, and that even the pauses are part of the plan.
There’s one verse that sits at the doorstep of my home—
One I’ve seen every day, but only recently began to truly feel:
✨ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11
Some days, I walked past it without fully believing it.
But in hindsight, that verse powered me up—quietly, consistently—every time I crossed that threshold.
If you're in a season of uncertainty, you're not alone.
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs are found in the stillness.
Sometimes, grace carries us when we don’t even realize it.



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