The Makings of You
No one arrives here with a handbook.
No manual.
No step-by-step instructions for becoming who they are meant to be.
And yet—when we pause long enough to reflect on our lives, we begin to notice the patterns. The themes. The moments that quietly, and sometimes violently, became the ingredients in the makings of us.
The makings of you.
They are found in the moments that stretched you.
The moments that challenged you.
The moments that forced you to grow when comfort was no longer an option.
There are experiences that shaped your voice.
Experiences that refined your boundaries.
Experiences that taught you what you could survive—even when you were certain you would not.
When we look back with honesty, we can see how we became who we are. And just as importantly, we can see why there are still ingredients waiting to be added.
Because no one is finished.
We are not done cooking, so to speak.
We are always becoming—right up until our final breath. That is the beauty of life. That is the sacredness of the process.
When we reflect on the rises and the falls—and the rises again—we are reminded of what we are made of. Of our resilience. Of our capacity to withstand pressure, loss, disappointment, and uncertainty.
There were moments you thought would break you beyond repair.
Moments you believed would be the end.
But instead, you were transformed.
Into something stronger.
Something wiser.
Something more durable.
You are not broken.
Not in your vulnerability.
Not in your confusion.
Not in the seasons where you feel stuck, unsure, or standing still.
In those moments, you are not failing—you are being created.
Something is forming.
Something is settling.
Something is preparing to emerge.
The pauses matter.
The discomfort matters.
The uncertainty matters.
They are part of the recipe.
So I ask you—gently, intentionally:
What are the makings of you?
What moments shaped your becoming?
What ingredients are still waiting to be added?
Honor them all.
Because every part of your journey belongs to who you are becoming.
