I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “yet.”
As in: “I’m not there yet.”
We use it apologetically, don’t we? As if being in the middle of our journey is something to excuse. As if the space between where we are and where we want to be is a gap that diminishes our worth.
But what if “yet” is actually the most hopeful word we have?
When you say, “I’m not there yet,” what you’re really saying is: I’m still becoming.
You’re acknowledging that your story isn’t finished. That there’s more ahead. That the best chapters might still be unwritten.
“Yet” means you haven’t given up. “Yet” means you’re still in motion. “Yet” means possibility is still alive.
Your story isn’t finished.
Your best work might still be ahead of you.
The person you’re becoming is still taking shape.
And that “yet”? That’s not a deficit. That’s a promise.
You’re not there yet.
And that means you’re still becoming.
Keep going.
💛 Stacy
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