Trust the Process: An Artist's Take On Letting Go

A little note on how to trust the process.

There’s a tender place we all find ourselves at times, right at the beginning of something new.

Maybe it’s a new project, a new challenge, or a slow start toward personal growth. Maybe you’re working hard on a dream that’s still hidden, like a seed just beginning to crack open.

Wherever you are, I want to send some encouragement into that space:
You don’t have to achieve immediate results to be moving in the right direction.

Sometimes the most important parts of our growth happen when it looks, from the outside, like nothing is happening at all.

It’s easy to get caught up in the rush, especially when social media makes everything look like success should be overnight, effortless, and aesthetic.

But in God’s design, good things grow slower and deeper.

Learning to Trust the Process

As a choreographer, among other forms of creative pursuits, the beginning is always exciting! I can’t wait to get things moving and explore all the ideas! The most nerve-wracking part comes about halfway through, when the ideas stop flowing and the piece doesn’t look how I’d imagined. Self-doubt creeps in. I wonder if I should just scrap the idea and start over (knowing full well we are too far along for that). Some thoughts bubble up:

What if this never comes together?

Is this any good?

What if I don’t have what it takes?

Will I ever get hired again?

(BTW, Scarcity and perfection are creativity killers.)

Those thoughts used to scare me so much I’d want to sprint toward to a finished product, just to avoid the discomfort of it all.

But over time, I’ve learned that the choreography always unfolds, not all at once, but one small section at a time. Each rehearsal, each awkward first try, each messy middle is all part of the process of creating something beautiful.

I began to loosen my grip on the outcome and started seeing each performance as simply the current version of the work, not the final say.

That shift helped me embrace impermanence instead of chasing something polished or complete. It opened up a sense of abundance, like maybe there is enough time after all.

And more than anything, it taught me that beauty isn’t just in the finished product, it’s woven all throughout the process.

The Lesson Here

This isn’t to say that the project will turn out great every time. But there is always room to try again. Even learning is part of a bigger process and while you may not get the tangible result you had hoped for, you did gain some knowledge. That counts!

Patience, grace, learning, and letting go is all part of a much bigger process of becoming.

God’s timing is tender and wise.

He is growing us even when we can’t measure progress.

Trusting the process is entwined in the idea of a slower paced lifestyle.

Slowing down is not a sign you’re failing, it’s often the exact pace needed for something lasting and beautiful to unfold.

When we release the need for immediate results, we make space for inner peace. We let go of controlling the outcome and start living in the present moment, where God does some of His finest work.

Whether you’re beginning a new project for the first time, taking steps in personal development, or simply trying to survive tough times, trust the process.

Growth doesn’t usually feel glamorous. It often feels hard, hidden, and sometimes painful.

Final Thoughts

Here are a few key takeaways to hold in your heart:

A slow start is still a start.
A new way requires new trust.
Every “waiting season” is a learning experience, not a waste.
The present moment is sacred, don’t miss it while chasing the future.

If you find yourself in a season where the road feels longer than expected…
where the good things you’re working for seem out of reach…
where the end goals are blurry and the next small step feels almost too small to matter…

I want to remind you:

You are right where you need to be.
God is working even when you can’t see it.
Keep trusting the process.