Rajeev Verma
Life has an extraordinary way of teaching us lessons—often quietly, and sometimes through moments that feel overwhelming or discouraging. When things don’t go the way we expect, our first instinct is usually to pull back, question ourselves, or even stop entirely. But the truth is, setbacks aren’t always signals to give up. Often, they are silent confirmations that we’re being prepared for something bigger, stronger, and more meaningful than we imagined.
We live in a world that celebrates results: success, achievements, progress, and milestones. Very rarely do we honor or appreciate the process—the struggle, the silence, the waiting, the doubt, and the invisible growth happening beneath the surface. But real success doesn’t happen in a moment. It happens in phases, in layers, through persistence and resilience. And that is why the phrase “Trust the process” holds deep wisdom.
When we commit to a goal, dream, or journey, we rarely see the full picture. We may know where we want to go, but not how we will get there. The path may feel uncertain, delayed, or even frustrating. Yet, every step forward—even the ones that feel like steps backward—is shaping us in ways we don’t fully understand yet.
Think of an arrow. Before it flies forward, it must be pulled back. The further it is drawn backward, the stronger and farther it can travel. Many times, life works the same way. When we feel pulled back—by failures, challenges, heartbreaks, delays, or disappointments—it isn’t punishment. It is preparation. It is the silent strengthening required before the launch.
So if you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or lost, remember: this pause has purpose. Growth is often invisible before it becomes undeniable. Seeds spend months buried under soil before they rise. Caterpillars dissolve inside cocoons before emerging as butterflies. Strength is not built in comfort—it is built in resistance.
Holding steady during hardships requires patience and faith. It means reminding yourself that setbacks are temporary and that your effort has meaning even when results are not visible. It means choosing discipline over doubt, persistence over panic, and courage over fear.
This mindset doesn’t mean ignoring challenges. It means embracing them with the understanding that you are capable of overcoming them. Every obstacle teaches you something: clarity, endurance, humility, creativity, or confidence. Step by step, moment by moment, you are being shaped into someone who can handle the success waiting ahead.
So take a deep breath and trust the chapter you’re in. Your journey is not random. Your delay is not denial. Your struggle is not a dead end. You are evolving, learning, and rising—even if you don’t see the full transformation yet.
Stay steady. Stay focused. Stay hopeful.
Your moment to soar is closer than you think.
RAJEEV VERMA 