We get so used to chaos we forget what peace feels like.
When the second semester ended at
@plcdetroit and I went on break, I was so impatient and anxious waiting to hear back from both of my internships. Would I get them? When would summer classes start? Would my client proposal get approved? All while working on pre-production for another project.
I was constantly checking emails, overthinking, overworking. One day I went on the longest walk ever almost 3 hours total just trying to clear my head. Thatās when I realized (or really, when God spoke to me):
āEverything has already worked itself out, Monique. You just need to take this time to rest. Trust me, youāll need it.ā
So I did.
I started reading my Bible in chronological order. My bestie bought me The Artistās Way. I took pilates, yoga, journaling, and solo artist dates seriously. I even started scheduling 2-hour naps into my days. I allowed myself to keep an open heart, choose faith over fear, and trust the best in everything and everyone.
I found peace even through not knowing or understanding everything.
I realized the quiet, slow moments are actually okay. The stillness isnāt emptiness. Itās preparation, protection and peace.
Then boom I got both internships, the client proposal got approved, summer classes are starting soon, and Iām still in pre-production for a project I canāt wait to share.
Looking back now, Iām honestly grateful for the quiet season. I really cherished the moments where everything felt still or even āboring,ā when in reality it was just an opportunity to bask in peace.
Donāt get me wrong, Iām beyond grateful for all the blessings. But now that life has picked up so fast again, those quiet moments mean even more to me.
