So Easy To Fall in Love
God is saving the best for last!
We have so much already within us, and it feels like time to be louder about it. This year is not about rebranding or finding new ways to fix ourselves. It’s about accepting the things we cannot change and preparing ourselves for what’s already unfolding. It’s about trusting that God will save the best for last.
The more I grow, the more God gives me time, territory, and room to expand. I’ve started moving more slowly because I trust that the world will be ready for me when I am. There will be room. Preparation has always been one of my favorite feelings, the quiet joy of watching things come together behind the scenes.
I love it here, being me, being one of God’s favorites. I feel light, free, and intentional, building my sanctuary and taking steps without rushing. I want to embody a cloud in skin, a beautiful sunset, the feeling of finally coming home after a long week, and finding comfort in quiet. There is something sacred about allowing yourself to rest inside who you already are.
This week, I already received great news, the kind that made me call my mom and my cousin early in the morning. I know that blessing came because I trusted my intuition and allowed myself to be calm enough to take the initiative. It reminded me how many gorgeous things—clarity, confidence, and ease—live on the other side of a relaxed, healthy nervous system.
I’ve also been reflecting on mentorship and how early that role showed up in my life. When I first moved to L.A. after graduating from Howard, I was young and mentored through an organization called WriteGirl. One of my mentees, brilliant, creative, and curious, once told me that all I talked about was food and love. She was right. I love love, and I love good food. I remember watching her crumble up her stories in her teens, trusting that one day those ideas would return to her with more courage. She would come to set with me for short films I worked on, and even though she hated it at the time, I knew one day she’d remember that we were there together, learning from each other.
I’ve been blessed with incredible mentors over the years, people like Heather Washington and Bridgid Coulter. I once asked Bridgid, “What would you tell your younger self?” She said, “Girl, calm down. It will be okay. Don’t be scared. Follow your instincts because you have something to say. It is valuable and worthwhile. Share your insight even as a young woman, even if it involves some changes. It may be something someone needs to hear.” I also shared my recent good news with Heather, who said, “God is working in your life, Abeni. I’m so thrilled to witness your journey.” Recently, a college sophomore reached out to me simply to talk about my experience. It reminded me that at every stage of life, we have something to share, something to contribute, something that can help someone else. We don’t have to have everything figured out to show up. God asks us to show up exactly as we are.
As I approach 33, I know I don’t need to rush. God has already prepared a place for me. Sunday through Sunday, I want to keep meeting myself where I am, and I encourage you to do the same by aligning with God’s plan for your life. As you’ll see in the self-care vision boards we’ve created at past Sunday Forever retreats, I invite you to create one that focuses specifically on your daily self-care routines. Map out each day of the week with intention for your mornings and evenings—and if you want to stretch, your afternoons too. This can live on the back of your vision board or exist on its own. The purpose isn’t productivity; it’s care. This will feel like producing. This will feel like laying the groundwork.
Because when we prepare for ourselves in alignment with God’s plan, we create the capacity to receive and sustain all the beautiful things we’ve been hoping for. And honestly, here’s to being okay with talking about food and love. Sometimes mastering just a few things—self-preservation, better sleep, movement, or creativity—is precisely what helps us reach our full potential.
As I reflect on this week and the year ahead, I’m reminded of stories from our archives about learning to ease into life and honor our own rhythms. Some lessons never expire, and even now, in 2026, they continue to guide me: trust the process, be gentle with yourself, and know that your promise is unfolding and your best days are ahead.
All illustrations by Kayla Salisbury.