The Power of the Pause: Making Peace with In-Between Seasons

Recently, I sat with a client who was between jobs- in that tender, uncertain space where one chapter has closed but the next hasn’t yet revealed itself. She spoke about the discomfort of not knowing, of feeling unanchored and vulnerable.

As I listened, I felt it in my own body- that ache in the chest, that flutter of fear in the belly. I’ve been there too. In fact, in very recent years, I’ve walked that same path- where the map disappears and all you can do is breathe and trust the next step will appear.

So often, we’re taught to value movement- the doing, achieving, progressing. But what about the spaces in between? The pauses that come after something ends and before the next thing begins? These are vital and precious times- the quiet moments when life invites us to rest, listen, and realign.

What if this in-between isn’t a void to rush through, but fertile soil preparing to bloom what’s next?

1. The Gift of the Pause

When transitions come- a shift in work, motherhood, relationships, identity- it’s natural to feel disoriented. Yet this pause isn’t emptiness; it’s a space for becoming. In the stillness, we remember who we are without the roles or routines that once defined us.

Reflect:

• What transitions are unfolding in your life right now?

• Where are you being invited to slow down or release control?

  
  

2. Letting Go of the Need to “Know”

The mind craves clarity- but the heart grows in the dark and quiet. When we pause, we make room for wisdom to rise naturally, not through force or planning, but through gentle awareness.

Try this:

Each morning this week, take ten quiet minutes. Place a hand over your heart and ask, What’s here today?” No fixing. No agenda. Just presence.

3. Trusting the Process

Like winter’s stillness before spring’s bloom, your pause is a sacred part of the cycle. Trust that rest and reflection are not signs of stagnation- they are preparation.

Journaling Prompts:

• What am I learning about myself in this pause?

• What’s quietly growing beneath the surface that I may not yet see?

• How can I be more compassionate with myself during this season?

  
  

4. Stepping Forward in Alignment

When the time comes to move again, it won’t be from pressure or fear, but from clarity and inner truth. The pause teaches us to move not from urgency, but from alignment.

Invitation

If you find yourself in a season of transition- between roles, identities, or directions- know that you’re not alone. Through Spacious Living one-to-one coaching, circles, workshops, and events, I hold space for women navigating the in-between- to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the next right step from a grounded heart.

👉 Join me for a free discovery call to explore what spacious living could look like for you and check here for upcoming events/workshops.

Warmly,