Imagine this: two identical meals. Same ingredients. One goes into the oven at 900°F for an hour—it’s burnt to a crisp. The other simmers gently at 300°F for three hours—perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor.

The difference? Pace.

Too often, we treat growth like the high-heat oven: rush it, and we risk burning out, missing the richness of the process. But growth—whether it’s mastering a skill, building a business, or healing from past wounds—is rarely instant. It’s slow, deliberate, and requires patience.

If your journey feels slow right now, don’t stress. You’re not falling behind. You might just be slow-cooking something exceptional.

Remember: the best things in life—the ones that last—aren’t rushed. They’re nurtured, given time, and allowed to develop at their own pace.

So turn down the heat, trust the process, and let yourself grow—perfectly, patiently, and fully.