A Cold Day in Spring - Finding Hope in the Healing Process

I stepped out for a walk this morning and was shocked to find the warmth of spring replaced by the cold of winter once again.  I begrudgingly went back inside for another layer and braced myself for the chilly breeze. 

But as I began walking, I realized something else.  The sky was still that bright spring blue and the sun was warm and strong despite the air being so cold.  I began to notice the signs of spring, especially my favorite cherry trees, the redbuds, tulips, and birds chirping cheerfully. 

As I took it all in, something shifted.  My heart softened into gratitude. I felt lighter.  More hopeful.

So I found myself asking, or perhaps it was the Holy Spirit nudging me - does a cold day mean spring isn’t coming? 

Or maybe more importantly, does a hard day mean your healing journey isn’t working? 

When we are on a healing journey -- becoming, growing, or doing deep inner work -- we often encounter what feels like a cold day in the middle of spring.  A setback. A hard week. A moment that makes your personal growth feel like it’s unraveling.

This is often where women begin to question their emotional healing process—wondering if anything is actually changing.

But a difficult day doesn’t define your trajectory.

On my walk, I could have focused only on the cold. Instead, I chose to look for the signs of life—the flowers, the bright greens, the birdsong. And in doing so, my perspective shifted.

We can do the same in our own lives.

Train your mind to notice what is changing. The small glimmers of growth. The quiet evidence of progress. The subtle return of hope.

Because what we consistently notice, we begin to nurture.

And what we nurture begins to grow.

Sometimes, though, recognizing those shifts requires space. It may mean stepping away long enough to assess what isn’t working and what needs to change. You may not yet have clarity on where to begin—and that’s okay.

That’s why spaces for intentional pause matter.

At Rest. Reset. Reengage., our women’s wellness retreat, we create intentional space for that pause. A place to step out of the noise and demands of everyday life so you can rest deeply, reset what feels out of alignment, and begin preparing to reengage with your life in a a new way. This is the kind of intentional space we cultivate inside our coastal retreats—safe community where women can slow down, process their experiences, and reconnect with themselves and God.

Because before we can reengage fully, we often need to gently disengage.

To reconnect with who we are beneath the noise.

To tend to the parts of us that are still healing.

To rediscover hope.

You don’t have to navigate your healing journey alone.

Spring is still coming—even on the cold days.

And so is your growth.

P.S. There are only 3 rooms remaining for our therapist led retreat:  Rest. Reset. Reengage. These spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate, and they tend to fill quickly. If you’ve been feeling the need to step away and reset, I encourage you to reserve your spot soon.