We often talk about discipline, habits and consistency as tools for success. But rarely do we talk about rituals as acts of submission.

Rituals are not about control. They’re about trust.

They’re the small, repeated actions that say: “I don’t need to see the full picture to keep showing up.” They anchor us when motivation fades and outcomes remain uncertain.

Putting yourself out there is scary but what's even scarier is wondering what could have been had you chosen not to

Three conversations this week reminded me of one of the hardest lessons in leadership, parenting and life: trusting the process isn’t passive. It’s active courage. It’s the choice to hold the space instead of rushing to fill it, even when every instinct says “jump in and fix it.”

How do we keep showing up for our work, our clients, our dreams when the world feels so heavy? In this week’s reflection, I share some thoughts on balancing despair with direction and why I believe in staying anchored in intention even when outcomes are out of our control.