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E 19. The Crossroads: Trusting the Journey When You Can’t See the Next Step
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In This Episode:
- Feeling like you’re at a crossroads and wondering what’s next
- Learning to recognize the signs along your path
- Why direction is more important than speed
- The freedom we often forget to claim
- Faith in the unseen and preparing for what’s coming
- Encouragement for anyone feeling lost or uncertain
Resources & Mentions:
- Ephesians 3:20 – He is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.
- The phrase that hit me: Believe in the not-yet-seen and act on the energy of: Of course it’s going to happen.
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Transcript
Introduction to overcoming self-doubt
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Hey friend, I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to all There You Are. This is the podcast for anyone who's ready to step out of the shadows of self-doubt and into the life they've always dreamed of.
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I'm your host, Danielle, a wife, mom, and registered nurse who spent way too long believing my voice didn't matter. But guess what? It does, and does yours.
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If you've been holding back, waiting for the perfect moment, or telling yourself you're not enough, this is your reminder. You are more than enough. You've always been enough.
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Everything you need is already inside you.
Finding your voice through stories
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In this space, we're going to push past fear, stop hitting snooze on life, and start going after what we really want. Each week, I'll bring you solo episodes and interviews with people who had the courage to go first so that you can go next.
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So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's go. and hey, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode because we're just getting started. And remember, you're not late, you're right on time.
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And I can't wait to see where this journey takes us.
Lost but trusting the journey
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Hey friend, ah welcome back to all There You Are. Today want to talk about something that's been heavy on my heart. I want to call it standing at a crossroad.
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Have you ever found yourself asking, what the hell am I even doing? Where is this all leading me? Because I have, and I currently am.
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Just last night, was in that space, frustrated, questioning, feeling like I might be missing something. And yet, there were clues all around me whispering to just keep going.
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This episode is for anyone who feels like they're waiting on that next step, wondering if they're lost or just impatient. It's about learning to trust the journey, seeing the signs, and believing in the unseen before it even happens.
Direction and faith over speed
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Because friend, direction is more important than speed. And how about faith? Faith is walking it out, even when you don't have the whole map. So, I don't know.
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I think this is worth having a little chat about. Because lately, i have felt like I have been on the edge of something. Like I have been pouring so much into this path that I don't quite see the full picture yet.
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It's that feeling of almost, but not yet. And I know I can't be the only one who feels this way. Maybe you're waiting on something, you know, too, like a breakthrough, ah clarity, or just a simple sign that you're on the right path.
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I mean, I was just talking to somebody today about this. If something is stirring inside of you and you're like, why is this happening? And then you see something that helps you. Like, we need to share it. We need to talk about it because you know somebody else is struggling in sitting in this mud just like you are.
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So what if there are signs that are already there? And what if you just get too caught up in needing to know right? Instead of just trusting things as they go. Like just imagine the things that we are going to miss that kind of zoom on bias or that we don't allow things to play out just because we don't trust where we are.
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Why? Because we're impatient. I'm but starting to believe that's my, that's my problem right now. So Today, i want to share with you the whispers that I was
Trusting signs and embracing freedom
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noticing. I saw a post here, ah quote there, and words that felt like they were speaking directly to me.
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Your direction is more important than your speed. Every day is a fresh start. Why would you not take that chance? Take that chance on you. Believe in the yet, not yet, scene and act on the energy of, of course it's going to happen.
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Echoing one, ha just one little nudge after another and reminding me that even when we don't see it, things are happening behind the scenes. There, you know, there is anything we're not wasting, you know, in the waiting.
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And sometimes we feel like when things aren't happening, we're like, oh, we're just wasting our time. But we need to understand that pieces are coming together ways that we can't even imagine yet.
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Then, I saw another message. You know, we're in April. April is for freedom, it said. But not the kind of freedom that waits on a vacation, ah raise, or a permission slip.
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This is the kind of freedom that begins inside of you. The kind that whispers, you're allowed to live fully right now. The author shared,
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How often do we put conditions on our joy? How often do we tell ourselves, I'll feel free when? But freedom isn't something that we have to wait for.
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It's something that we reclaim, we step into, and we remember. So then all of that then made me remember... you know, through my frustration last night and seeing all of these, you know, things popping out at me today, that I found myself asking, God, what do you want from me?
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What is next? And then I remembered something that I had written down in my notes section in my phone from church service that I had gone to back at the beginning of February.
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And it was the verse Ephesians 3.20. He is able to do immeasurably more than what we ask or imagine.
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And I'm just like, yeah. Yeah, thank you for that reminder again. And I had written down, but there here's the thing. you know We have to stop limiting what he can do.
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We have to let go of the doubt, the comparison, the fear of missing it. Because when we rise up, we not only allow ourselves you know to open up more, but then we start to make space for others to do the same.
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I mean, isn't that exactly what this podcast is about? We go first so that the next person may go too.
Preparation in waiting, not stagnation
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I've written down that 2025 is so important. That things are going to dump into my lap in ways that I can't even comprehend. That I need to think bigger, dream bigger, receive bigger.
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And maybe, just maybe, this waiting season isn't about being stuck. It's just about preparation, right? And learning how to walk it all out.
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I remember that day when I was writing those notes and the pastor was speaking and they were up there teaching. There's two people, you know, tag teaming. And I was just like, yes, yes, yes. also want to remind you, if you're in a similar space right now, I want you to hear this.
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You have not missed it. You're right on time. So then I remember and I say even to myself, like you were so excited, Danielle, back in February when you heard this. But then it reminds us it's only April.
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How quick we forget. It's just so important to write things down and reread them and find ways to walk out this trusting and this faith.
Journaling for growth
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Right. So I have some journaling for you to do and to think about. If you're at a crossroad right now and you're also wondering what's next, feeling like you've missed a step, but I want you to ask yourself these questions, right?
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What if you're not behind? What if you're exactly on time? So i want you to grab a pen or paper if you're able to. And if not, come back later and listen again. And write these things down. No matter where you are right now, physically, mentally, emotionally, i want you to ask yourself these three things.
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What is this season teaching me? Where are the little signs guiding me? And how would I move if I knew i was on the right path?
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And as you're working through them, you need to give yourself permission to trust that even in the waiting, something beautiful is unfolding. and And guys, I don't know about you. Like when I'm journaling and meditating and praying and just visualizing, you know, where we're going next and how things are going to play out.
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yeah um and just knowing ah about the future. I get these warm, burning feelings inside my heart, and your you know you just get so excited. and But then there's just this relaxed, calm feeling because we don't have to make it happen.
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Things are happening for us. Now we do have to put in some work, right? But just knowing that as long as we trust and love Jesus and ask Him for big things, He knows the desire of our hearts.
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Be patient and have faith. work through it. I know sometimes in all of this, we can start to doubt our
Inspiration through music lyrics
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worth, right? And like, why is it happening for others and not for me?
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So this song came on today that I heard. I'm part of another mentorship group and it's a song called Worthy by India. um Her last name is A-R-I-E.
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and so I want to read the lyrics to you um just because i I just feel somebody needs to hear this today. And here they go. I know exactly what you're thinking.
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I've had those thoughts a million times. I can see the question that's behind your eyes. Oh, you're searching for your peace of mind. Now listen up to this truth.
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You are me and I am you. Every one of us is worthy. Baby girl, worthy woman, every one of us is worthy. I know your life. I felt your pain.
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I know your joys and your shames. Sometimes it feels like life walks all over you. oh like you're a penny on the ground. But either on the ground or in your purse, the smallest piece still holds its worth.
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Every one of us is worthy. Baby girl, worthy woman, every one of us is worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of life, worthy of saying no when something don't feel right.
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This is a song for you. I hope that reach is the one who needs to hear that today. And also, so if you've been feeling like you're at a crossroad or if you're wondering if you're lost or just being impatient, I'm feeling like over here like me, if you're struggling to trust, you know, what you cannot see.
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This is for you. Keep pressing in. Keep believing in what you haven't seen yet. Keep walking it
Conversations and personal journeys
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out. Because direction, again, matters more than that speed.
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And the best part, you're not walking alone. Always remember your worth. So I'll leave with with this closing thought. I would love to hear from you.
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Truly, ah would love to hear from you if you've ever felt this way. And no if you've ever seen any signs in your own life that remind you that you you know are out here on this journey and that just you needed that reminder to trust.
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I want you to message me. I want to share your your thoughts with me. Let's have a conversation about this. Because sometimes whenever you do feel like you're out there ah on your own and not being able to work through these things, our minds can play major, major tricks on us.
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And even if you know the truth and you know where the truth comes from, sometimes just it's just nice to talk it through. So you know you can always find me. um out there on social media, and I would love to connect so that we can walk through this together.
Conclusion and offer for personal growth
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So then as a reminder, like always, until next time, friend, keep going. And remember, you're right on time. Thanks so much for hanging out with me today on Oh, There You Are.
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Remember, everything you need to step into your power is already inside of you. So keep going, friend. You've got this. If today's episode inspired you, Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new one.
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And I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram. Find me at it's danielle.thats.me. Drop by say hi let me know what resonated with you or just share your journey.
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And before you go, I've got something special for you. I'm offering a free seven-day journal to help you start tapping into your potential and fill that mindset shift.
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It's designed to guide you through the steps of unlocking your power. You can grab it in the show notes below. Let's take this journey together. All right, friend, go make it happen.
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And remember, you're not late. You're right on time.