88. The Process Is Your Preparation: Living in Faith When Your Dream Feels Far Away
- Author
- Hazel Atkinson-Brown
- Published
- Sat 30 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Have you ever felt stuck in that uncomfortable space between where you are and where you want to be? That peculiar moment when your dream is visible on the horizon, yet the path to reach it seems endless and exhausting?
This raw and powerful episode dives deep into what it truly means to live between dreams—when you're tired, holding on by faith, and showing up despite wanting to disappear. Hazel shares profound insights about working your vision while still in the valley, choosing alignment over appearance, and embracing the understanding that the process itself is preparation for what's ahead.
We explore the misconception of "fake it till you make it," reframing it as "faith it till you make it"—not pretending, but embodying who you're becoming before the world sees it. Just as planning a trip requires seeing the destination first, then doing the work to get there, your dream requires both vision and action. The difference is trusting God more than you trust fear or others' opinions about your journey.
The episode also tackles the delicate balance between pouring from your cup versus protecting your energy. Sometimes giving from not enough actually deepens your well, stretches your faith, and reveals capabilities you didn't know you possessed. The key is discernment—knowing when you're serving versus when you're self-sabotaging.
Remember, the valley isn't punishment but preparation. Becoming isn't glamorous—it's sacred. You lose people in the valley because not everyone can handle the discomfort of growth. But what if we stopped rushing God's process? What comes afterward is always bigger and better than what we could have imagined.
Share this episode with someone who's living between dreams too. Together, we can grow and glow through every season of becoming.
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