Walk in Faith

It was a beautiful, sunny day. I took the PATH to WTC and walked over to C3 Church Manhattan, realizing along the way just how close the church is to my old American Express office. Being back in that familiar neighborhood put me in a highly reflective headspace before the service even began.

The messages today were exactly what I needed to hear. One of the pastors shared a relatable story about the instinct we all have to hide our missteps. She recently decided to get a second puppy, despite already juggling two kids and another dog. The puppy is four months old now, making a mess of the house, and walking both dogs together has been a huge struggle for her. But instead of pretending everything is perfect, she talks about it openly and asks others for advice on how they handle two dogs. Note to self: when I make a bad decision, don't cover it up. Bringing it out into the open and actually talking about it strips away the fear and turns it into a real lesson.

Then, Pastor Stephen shared some insights that really resonated with me. He spoke about integrity versus perception—how I can never sacrifice my inner values (my integration) for things that are ultimately hollow, like reputation. He also reminded us to stop waiting for better timing or the "perfect" tools, because what is in my hand right now is already enough to do what I need to do.

The biggest takeaway of all, though, was his reminder to just walk in faith. It’s so easy to get paralyzed trying to figure out the entire map, but the reality is I just need to trust the process and take the next step. Just walk, and keep walking.

Feeling really grounded and ready for whatever this week brings.