When It Clicks

Can you hang on to the moment when you feel things click, that moment when you know you are learning, growing, building? Can you remember the feeling of certainty, not of accomplishment but of progress? Can you use that to build your confidence in your path and your willingness to take the next step?There are moments for all of us when we feel we really nailed it. Some of those are actions or accomplishments. Others are simply the day to day moments where we say something that someone needed to hear or we provide a perspective that allows someone to see a path forward for themselves. Those moments are magical.There’s a wonder in the unlock, whether it’s all in your mind or with another. But the power of the unlock is not only what you do but how it is received. The power isn’t only in the key but in how it fits the lock. And when you find that magic, it can sustain you, give you more confidence to try again, and bring you forward from moments where you didn’t even know you were stuck.As you read this I wonder:* When was the last time someone made it click for you? Did you call it out?* What can you do today to bring that opportunity for connection?* Can the successes of the past bring you more confidence to try again?The fear of having something you say with intent land with a thud is real. But failing to say it lands with silence. And there’s more power in the sound, whether it’s a thud or a click. So today, can you be willing to say it, to hear it, and to look for the magic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aconstantbecoming.substack.com