Growth Takes Time
We live in a world that loves instant gratification. We want success now. We want change now. We want to see results immediately. And if/when it doesn’t, we get upset. Right this moment, you can find countless Instagram Reels or TikTok videos of random people freaking out when something doesn’t happen exactly when they want it to happen.
But here’s the truth: growth isn’t easy, and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight. Real, lasting growth takes time, effort, and a whole lot of patience.
Think about a tree. Before it can ever stand tall with branches full of leaves and blossoms, it spends time growing its roots. Those roots dig down deep, anchoring the tree and making sure it’s strong enough to withstand whatever comes its way. You can’t see the roots growing, but without them, the tree wouldn’t survive.
We’re not much different. If we want to grow into the best version of ourselves, we have to spend time building those deep roots—roots grown out of character, perseverance, and strength. Those roots are built when we’re working hard behind the scenes, when we’re pushing through challenges, when we keep showing up even when it feels like nothing is happening.
It’s okay if you don’t feel like you’re blooming just yet. Keep doing the work. Keep growing those roots. Your branches will bloom in their own time. Just like the trees around us, each of them grows at a different pace and in different ways. But when your branches do bloom, you’ll stand taller and stronger because you took the time to grow deep first.
Be patient with yourself. Growth takes time. Stay rooted. Your season is coming.
