05/21/2025
Lately, as a creative, I’ve been learning (the hard way) that progress doesn’t always come with proof.
Sometimes it looks like… nothing.
No posts. No projects. Just presence.
I used to guilt myself for slowing down, like I had to earn rest.
But truth is—rest isn’t something you earn, it’s something you need.
Even if no one sees your progress… even if it’s just healing, breathing, or choosing peace over pressure—
It still counts.
You still count.
If you’re in a slower season, I hope this reminds you:
You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.
🫶🏾 Xo, Deja Tenay