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Week 18 – Gratitude in the Quiet Phases

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Sometimes, if I look only at the visible results, I could say that I haven’t manifested much of my Master Key Experience (MKE) goals yet. From the outside, it may even look like nothing has happened.

But that’s not true.

Because what I do feel deeply, is gratitude.

Gratitude for what I have already implemented.
For the discipline I’ve built.
For the clarity I’ve gained.
For the inner growth no one else can see.

There are phases in every journey where it feels like nothing is moving forward. Where progress seems slow. Where results are not yet visible. And those are exactly the moments that test commitment.

These are not the moments to “throw in the towel.”
They are the moments to stay steady, to trust the process.
To continue showing up.

Experience has taught me that growth is not linear. There are quiet phases and then suddenly, momentum returns. Things accelerate. One piece falls into place after another.

Maybe these slower phases are not obstacles at all.
Maybe they are preparation.

So instead of frustration, I choose gratitude.
Instead of doubt, I choose trust.
And instead of impatience, I choose anticipation.

I am in joyful expectation of what is coming next.

Meet Dorothea Herb

She’s a visionary creator, entrepreneur, and mentor for conscious living. Her mission is to inspire others to live from their inner power and create a world of love, freedom, and humanity. Through her work, she weaves creativity, spirituality, and purpose, turning dreams into living reality.

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  • You are really living with the right mindset, this is wonderful…As indeed, we cannot control the rate of our growth, we can only control the amount of training we do in order to allow our growth to take place. Brilliant post, thank you Dorothea!

  • “Beautifully said, Dorothea! 🌱 ‘Maybe these slower phases are not obstacles at all. Maybe they are preparation.’ That perspective changes everything. Thank you!

  • You are building strong foundations Dorothea.
    These foundations are your basic building blocks and from there you rise up, shine, succeed and have all the tools at your disposal for life.
    Your building is strong, your foundations create that.

  • I love this, Dorothea! Sometimes when the water looks smooth, there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Big things are happening!

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