Growing Into — An Introduction

I wanted to create a space for reflection. To put my thoughts on a page and give people an opportunity to see what I'm seeing in these spaces. The mistakes, the confusion, the conflicts, and see what I'm growing into. This work takes vulnerability, takes a willingness to unlearn things, and takes time. Some things are unfinished and like this work, there's no end.

This started as something I thought would help other associates like me navigate this experience. There are plenty of things I'm constantly questioning about this work. But I've realized this is a human thing. We're constantly questioning ourselves, unsure of what we're supposed to do next. We're just not saying it out loud. I'm tired of feeling quiet. It feels freeing to type it out and put it on a page. I hope you find ways to free what you're feeling and thinking and find spaces that feel safe to do so.

Right now I'm in the middle of transition. My students just graduated this June and it still hasn't hit me. Thinking of moving toward a new group feels terrifying but also inspiring because there are new things to explore with new people. I'm also launching an associate peer learning circle called Rising Within and I have no idea how it's going to go. It's my current hyper fixation. I'm excited to learn and be pushed by others and to open up the opportunity for all of us to grow together.

That's where I am right now. Growing into it.