🌿 Wednesday Wisdom: Alignment Requires Editing: A Midweek Lesson in Growth and Learning

By Dr. Nakia Davis | Strength In Her | Sacred Bloom Journal Series

Alignment is often mistaken for momentum—doing more, moving faster, adding another responsibility. But true alignment requires something quieter and more intentional: editing.

In education, growth depends on revision.

We edit essays.

We correct errors.

We update practices as evidence evolves.

Learning doesn’t happen by holding on to every draft—it happens by refining what no longer meets the standard.

Life follows the same principle.

As we grow, there are habits, beliefs, and routines that once served a purpose but no longer align with who we are becoming. Alignment asks us to pause, assess, and revise with honesty and courage.

Editing is not failure.

Editing is evidence of growth.

When we remove what no longer fits, we create space for clarity, peace, and purpose. Alignment is not accidental—it is intentional, disciplined, and ongoing.

This week’s wisdom invites reflection:

What needs editing so you can remain aligned?