Why It's Ok to be a Work in Progress

The cherry blossoms were almost in full bloom that day. Standing beneath them, I felt a quiet stillness in the air—like nature herself was holding her breath. The buds, just shy of opening, were soft, pink, and full of promise.

And somehow, they mirrored exactly how I felt: not quite there yet, but close.

It’s so easy to chase the finished version of things. We crave the full bloom—the polished result, the complete transformation, the "after" photo. But life doesn’t unfold in tidy chapters. Most of the time, we’re somewhere in the middle—growing, stretching, figuring it out as we go.

And sometimes, it’s in that middle where we find ourselves questioning: 

Is this the direction I want to keep going?

Am I on the path I was meant for, or is it time to change course?

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11

The Struggle of Being in Transition

Life has a way of throwing us into moments of crisis—those times when everything feels uncertain, when the choices ahead seem unclear, and when the path we’re on feels like it’s no longer aligned with where we thought we were headed. It can feel unsettling, like you’re stuck between two worlds: the one you thought you wanted, and the one you’re now considering.

But here's the truth: it’s okay to be in that space. It’s okay to wonder if the direction you’re moving in is the right one. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the idea of having everything figured out that we forget to allow ourselves the grace to stop, pause, and re-evaluate.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Becoming is Where the Beauty Lies

There’s something so tender about being in progress. It’s raw and real. It’s where you learn what you're made of, and where you start to let go of the idea that perfection is the goal. Whether you’re navigating career or relationship changes, healing from something difficult, building confidence, or simply trying to love yourself a little more—it all counts. It all matters.

We don’t give ourselves enough credit for the almosts in our lives.

Almost confident.

Almost healed.

Almost blooming.

But the "almost" seasons are sacred. They hold potential. They hold grace.

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6

The Cherry Blossoms Taught Me This

As I stood in front of those nearly-blossomed trees, I realized I didn’t love them despite the fact they hadn’t bloomed yet—I loved them because of it. Because they reminded me that we don’t need to be fully formed to be fully worthy of admiration, attention, or love.

Maybe you needed to hear this today: You’re allowed to be in progress. You’re allowed to not have it all figured out. And you’re still worthy of softness, beauty, and light in every phase.

When you're going through a transition or facing uncertainty, remember: the beauty of this time is in the becoming. The struggles, the doubts, and the questions are all part of the process that leads you to where you’re meant to be.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Let's Romanticize the In-Between

We often wait to celebrate ourselves until something is complete—but why? Let’s start finding joy in the parts that are still unfolding. Let’s take pictures under almost-bloomed trees. Let’s wear the cute outfit even if we don’t feel 100% confident yet. Let’s start before we’re ready.

You are allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.

And like those cherry blossoms, your full bloom is coming.

But don’t forget—you’re already beautiful right now, too. You are enough. ||