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It’s also important to enjoy the journey. Life isn’t a race, and there’s no gold medal for burnout. Comparison will always try to convince you that you’re behind — but joy, gratitude, and intention help you stay grounded. Embrace your timeline, celebrate your growth, and trust that your path is unfolding just as it should.

When most people think of the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes, images of extravagant hats, mint juleps, and high fashion often come to mind. But woven into the rich tapestry of these traditions is a lesser-known but deeply powerful story—the impact of Black fashion, presence, and excellence at the racetrack. From the earliest days of American horse racing, Black people played a central role, not only as skilled jockeys and trainers but also as trendsetters and cultural contributors whose style and influence shaped the soul of derby culture.

Even in slow seasons, things are shifting. Your courage to keep going, even when it hurts, is a testimony in motion. This isn’t where your story ends—it’s just a page. Keep turning them. Keep showing up. You are being carried, held, and strengthened in ways you don’t even realize. Beauty is being born from this chapter, too.

You don’t have to fake strength or pretend like everything’s fine. You’re allowed to feel it, process it, and still believe better days are coming.

We often crave clarity when God is cultivating our character. In the stillness, He is shaping us—teaching patience, endurance, and discernment. Life’s “in-between” seasons are never wasted when you remain faithful to the last word He gave you. That word is your anchor. It may not feel like progress, but obedience in these moments is deeply spiritual and powerfully prophetic.