Emergence is a natural, often spiritual, process of growth and development. It occurs when one complex action interacts with another over time, resulting in the formation of something new and distinct. When this happens, forests emerge from trees. Species evolve and diversify. Countless transformations occur, transforming something into a more complex and integrated version of itself.
It honors the messiness of transformation as a sacred thing. Emergence leads to new ways of thinking, new directions, and sometimes, entirely new hopes. We shouldn’t view it as a failure, but rather as a positive next step in life’s unfolding journey. A baby, for example, needs the support of emergence—guided by family—to learn how to walk, feed itself, speak, and navigate the world. No one hopes their child reaches age 30 without having learned the skills needed to thrive.
Becoming doesn’t rush—it unfolds in its own time. We wouldn’t expect someone still in a crib to memorize facts or speak eloquently. Growth—whether mental, emotional, or physical—requires patience. The brain needs time to develop. Muscles must strengthen in their own time. The senses must mature before they can carry the weight of new experiences and ideas.
We grow not in spite of uncertainty, but through it. Life doesn’t hand us everything we need at birth. Most of what we come to understand about ourselves, others, and the world comes through observation, trial, and connection. Uncertainty is not a flaw in the process; rather, it is a natural part of it. It is the process.
This season of becoming deserves your full attention and presence. You are witnessing miracles—either unfolding within you or around you. If it’s your becoming, be gentle with yourself. Let it teach you. And if you’re watching someone else transform, offer them patience, encouragement, and understanding. Emergence carries both gain and loss—the birth of something new, and the natural fading of what no longer fits.
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