I Don’t Have it All Figured Out, Either

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Last Friday I held a workshop, and in the middle of it, I opened up about some recent struggles I’ve been navigating—struggles that directly tied into the very things I was teaching.

A few minutes later, someone in the audience said something that really stuck with me. They said, “It’s good to know that you face challenges too.” And in the moment, I just responded with, “Of course I do.” But that interaction got me thinking.

Somewhere along the way, we picked up this idea that the people helping others grow must have already mastered the things they teach. That they’ve transcended fear, moved past old wounds, and never stumble on the path.

But the truth is, I’m walking this journey alongside you.

I still doubt myself. I still spiral sometimes. I still react from old patterns, feel anxious, question my worth, and mess up more than I’d like to admit.

And what I’ve learned is that I will always have moments like that. I’ve come to realize that this is not a flaw in my process. It is the process.

I used to think I had to reach some level of spiritual perfection before I could help anyone else. I worried I wasn’t “ready” yet. That I needed to be more healed, more enlightened, more steady before I could share what I’ve learned.

But healing is not a destination. It’s a lifelong unfolding.

There will always be more to learn. There will always be more to grow through.

So no, I don’t have it all figured out. And I never will. But I keep showing up. And that’s what matters most.

It’s not about never slipping up. It’s about how quickly you come back to yourself afterward.

It’s about how gently you can hold your own humanity.

I’m a messy, imperfect human being. I overthink, get frustrated, sometimes shut down or over-give or say things I don’t mean. But I no longer let those moments define me. I no longer wait to be “better” to believe I’m worthy of showing up, being seen, and helping others do the same.

That’s why I do this work.

Not because I have all the answers, but because I’m committed to the journey.

And I want you to know that, wherever you are on your own path, you’re not behind.

You don’t have to be fully healed to be worthy of love.
You don’t have to have a five-year plan to start your business.
You don’t have to feel “ready” to take the next step.

You just have to be willing.

Willing to keep showing up.
Willing to keep growing.
Willing to trust that your imperfections don’t disqualify you—they make you real.

You are allowed to be a work in progress and a powerful force at the same time.

And that’s what makes you, and your journey, so incredibly beautiful.

With love,
Gabrielle N.