Creating in the Quiet Moments
“You don’t need to quit your job or overhaul your life to start something that brings you joy.”
The idea for Resilience for Progress didn’t come from a single lightbulb moment. It took shape slowly, over time, interspersing quiet moments in a busy life. It was something I imagined building much later, maybe after retirement or once I had more space in my calendar. But the more I sat with the idea, the more I realized I didn’t want to wait.
I didn’t carve out months of free time or stop working fulltime. I simply started with small windows. A quiet Friday night. An early Sunday morning. An inspiration for a new activity over coffee.
And the truth is, I loved it. I would lose track of time while outlining session ideas, mapping out a structure, or learning Canva as I designed the retreat workbook. Over the holidays, I found myself hopping onto my laptop just to write down a new activity idea. I nearly forgot to eat, which, if you know me, almost never happens! It wasn’t just work. It was something that got me fired up.
What We Choose to Build With Our Spare Time
That process got me thinking about how we all spend our extra time when we aren't earning a paycheck or taking care of our loved ones. Even when life feels full, most of us are filling it with things we’ve chosen. Some of those things bring joy, like pouring into our families, volunteering, or hobbies. Others are just habits, like the death scroll that fills in the blank spaces or the next tv mini series that isn't that great, but we feel compelled to finish. There’s nothing wrong with any of it. But once I saw that clearly, I started making a conscious decision to give some of those quiet moments to something that felt meaningful.
Creating this retreat became that something. Not a huge, dramatic pivot. Just a series of choices: small, steady, intentional. And each time I said yes to it, I felt more aligned. More energized. More like myself.
Letting Go of the Checklist
Even though I felt connected to the work, that didn’t mean I had all the answers. I wasn’t sure if I had the experience to lead it. I questioned whether I’d be able to find the right participants. I spent too much time searching for the perfect venue and debating whether it checked every box. I told myself to wait. Wait until things slowed down. Wait until I felt more ready.
But the truth is, clarity came after I started. The details didn’t line up perfectly in advance. They came into focus once I began moving forward. Each piece of the retreat: the structure, the tools, and the teachings came together through action, not overthinking.
Progress That Feels Like Peace
There is something powerful about creating in the quiet moments. Not when everything is perfect. Not when the world is watching. But when you’re simply pulled by something that feels true.
That’s how Resilience for Progress came to life. Not with a full business plan or polished pitch. With a clear purpose, a peaceful space, and the choice to build something that matters.
An Invitation to Begin Where You Are
If you’ve been holding an idea close, wondering if the timing is right, I hope this reminds you that you don’t have to wait. You don’t need to quit your job or overhaul your life to start something that brings you joy. You can begin in the quiet moments.
And if you’re looking for space to reset, reflect, and explore what’s next for you, I’d love to welcome you to the very first Resilience for Progress retreat. It’s a weekend created in love and intention, and it’s meant for women like you, women ready to reset, realign, and rise.