“Not Forever, Just For Now”

Protecting My Peace Without Closing the Door

There are moments in life when we must choose space over confrontation, stillness over chaos, and self-preservation over explanation.

This isn’t about holding a grudge.

It’s about holding my ground—quietly, calmly, and with grace.

Recently, I was faced with a dynamic that shifted the energy in a place I once loved deeply. A new presence brought disconnection and disruption, and while I wish I understood why, I may never have that clarity. What I do know is that I didn’t cause it. I didn’t break the bridge—I simply chose not to drown when the tide shifted.

I’ve been blessed with leadership that seems to understand this. They didn’t make a big announcement or force a conversation. They made a decision—to separate the energy. And for that, I’m grateful.

It’s not forever. Just for now.

Until clarity returns. Until healing happens. Until I can stand in that space without absorbing someone else’s storm.

I believe in restoration. I believe in bridges.

But I also believe in timing.

And right now, the healthiest, kindest thing I can do—for myself and even for her—is to stay in my lane, love what I do, and let peace do its work behind the scenes.

Space doesn’t always mean separation.

Sometimes, it’s an act of wisdom. A pause.

A way to keep the door open without walking through it too soon.

So today, I honor the distance.

Not out of fear.

Not out of bitterness.

But out of deep, rooted self-awareness.

I am still kind. I am still open-hearted. I am still me.

Just… from a place of calm.