The Art of Becoming

"Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it." (Anaïs Nin)

I feel so inspired today.

Pope Francis’ life first touched me back in 2018, but never more so than now, after his passing. Over the past few days, I’ve immersed myself in documentaries about his life - some brought tears to my eyes, others made me laugh out loud. Through it all, what stood out most was his graceful attitude toward life and humanity. That grace made him beloved across the world.

The Art of Becoming - what a beautiful phrase. It speaks to continuous growth, personal evolution, and self-discovery. His life embodied all of it, and more.

To Pope Francis, life was a journey, not a destination. He never set out toward a fixed point or group of people. He simply kept moving forward- always evolving, always reaching for a better version of himself, a more inclusive Church, a deeper love for all, especially the poorest of the poor. He lived the truth that becoming never ends. It's a process, a dance between light and shadow, between what we are and what we are meant to be.

This moment in time - right now - I feel a fire within me to do more, to become more than I’ve ever been. A few weeks ago, after hearing the words “It’s basal skin cancer,” something shifted inside me. Not out of fear, but clarity. It was as if the Universe whispered, This is the path. Follow it. Here is where you’ll find your abundance.

My vision for my life here hasn’t changed - those deep desires remain alive in my heart and soul. But now, there’s a gentle nudge, an unfolding. A reminder that beginnings are often fragile. And yes, a little scary. But the human heart is resilient - it’s always willing to weave new dreams, even before the human eye can see them.

And speaking of scary - remember: we don’t make mistakes. Only happy little accidents. Every one of them is a stepping stone to our purpose, our dreams, our soul’s yearning.

It’s astonishing how life works. If we weren’t so consumed by trying to figure everything out, we might see more clearly. Every twist, every delay, every surprise - it’s all guiding us toward our highest good. Toward the life we were meant to live.

For me, this journey is about remembering who I used to be - and what I used to offer to the world. That remembering has brought me full circle, back to a place that feels both thrilling and deeply familiar. This next chapter feels vast and full of potential.

Two beautiful souls - together with a combined 181 years of life - have unknowingly helped guide me to this edge, to this new beginning. I am so grateful. Merci beaucoup.

When I’m ready for this new adventure - you’ll be the first to know.

Because life is a journey. And as Pope Francis so wisely said:

"When we stop, things don’t go right."