The Moment Before the Answer

I often meet people in a state of uncertainty. They’re overwhelmed by bills, systems, or decisions that don’t make sense. They’re looking for clarity—but together we’re not there yet.

There’s a specific moment I pay attention to: the space between the question and the answer. It’s often uncomfortable. People feel pressure to know, to act, to fix. But clarity doesn’t always arrive on demand.

I don’t rush that moment. I don’t try to fill it with quick solutions. Instead, I sit with it. I listen. I ask questions that help people orient themselves, even if the answer isn’t clear yet.

I’ve felt that moment myself. In a moment I was staring at a letter I didn’t understand—knowing it mattered, but not knowing how. I didn’t feel empowered. I felt exposed. And yet, something shifted when I gave myself permission not to know right away. That pause became the beginning of clarity.

This is where meaningful support begins—not with having the right answer, but with being willing to stay present while it unfolds.