Every spiritual tradition carries rhythms of renewal—a season of deep reflection, shedding what no longer serves, and preparing for what’s ahead.

In Christianity, Lent is that season. A time of fasting, prayer, and service, marking the 40 days leading to Easter.

There’s a strange thing that happens when we act as if—

As if we belong.
As if we’re confident.
As if we already are the person we’re trying to become.

At first, it feels forced.

It feels fake, like we’re pretending.

But then—something shifts.

The trick isn’t in faking confidence. It’s in realizing that confidence is not a feeling—it’s an action.

You don’t wait to feel fearless before you take the leap.
You don’t wait to feel ready before you step forward.
You don’t wait for permission to claim the space you deserve.

You act as if—and somewhere along the way, it becomes real.

Because the way we move through the world shapes how the world responds to us.

Every great story is, at its core, a journey of transformation.

We watch characters struggle, learn, and evolve—not just because it makes for a compelling narrative, but because it reflects something deeply true about our own lives.