Sometimes the words don’t come when you want them to—but they always come right on time. This morning at 5:38 a.m., as I sat staring at a blank screen with my heart racing, I asked myself: what can I offer you today? And then it came: I SEE YOU. I see the sleepless nights, the packed schedule, the financial stress, and the weight of wondering when this dissertation will ever be done. You are not alone in this journey—and the space you’re in right now is not where you will remain.

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From New York to Tulsa to Hawaii—and now Bali—this year has been a sacred journey of walking by faith, not by sight. With Hebrews 11 as my anchor, I’ve learned to say yes to divine alignment even when the path felt uncertain. In this post, I’m reflecting on what it means to trust God, embrace purpose, and carry the mission of Just Write Dissertation Coaching wherever my feet land. ✨🌍💛

As the tour guide masterfully guided our group over, under and around Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, I turned my gaze downward to observe each of my steps -