Feeling stuck doesn't mean you've given up. Too many of us beat ourselves up because we're not bouncing back fast enough. We wonder why we're not stronger, doing more, or showing up the way we used to. But what if slowing down isn't failure? While watching tiny crabs along the California coast, I was reminded of something powerful. When they sensed danger, they disappeared into the cracks in the rocks. They weren't quitting. They were protecting themselves until it was safe to move again. Maybe that's where you are right now. Grief. Burnout. Loss. Disappointment. A season that knocked you off course. Here's what I've learned: resilience isn't always pushing forward. Sometimes resilience looks like waiting, healing, and gathering the courage to take one small step back into life. You don't need to apologize for hidden seasons. You don't nee ...