Becoming In the Middle

[41] The Spiral of Growth: Why Revisiting Old Patterns Doesn't Mean You've Failed


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Have you ever wondered why certain challenges seem to come back around, even after you thought you had already overcome them? Maybe it's an old habit, a familiar frustration, or a repeating pattern in your relationships. It's easy to see these moments as failures or proof that you're "back at square one." But what if they're actually invitations to grow?

In this episode, we'll explore the idea of the spiral of growth. When you revisit old patterns, you're not looping back to the same place—you're meeting them at a higher level, as a stronger and wiser version of yourself.

We'll also talk about the principle of the container: how when you desire more of anything, you'll be invited to expand your capacity to hold more. These moments of "repeat challenges" aren't setbacks at all—they're signs you're being stretched for the next stage of your becoming.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why repeating patterns don't mean you've failed

  • How to use the spiral of growth to reframe challenges

  • The principle of the container and how it applies to your capacity

  • How to see repeating struggles as opportunities to grow at a higher level

If you've ever felt discouraged by facing the "same old" struggles, this episode will help you see them as markers of progress and invitations to step into more of who God designed you to be.

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