This past week, I cried 3 times over a business setback.

I thought it was all over for me.

But then, something tiny (and ridiculously silly) happened and it left me with a beautiful reminder.

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Why I Cried…

Seriously, I NEVER cry over business matter. But this particular setback got me thinking my dream business would fall apart and never rise again.

I’m the kind of girl who likes to take action.

Even when I’m facing challenges, I prefer to focus on what I can do to fix the problem.

That mindset has always worked for me.

As long as I’m doing something, I can reassure myself: “Srishti, it’s fine, as long as you’re working on it, and it’ll work out.”

But what happens when there’s nothing I can do?

This setback {which is frustratingly beyond my control} is one of those situations where luck—or what I like to call the “universe”—has to step in.

And honestly? I hate being in situations like this.

So, I’ve spent the past week battling a ton of overwhelming thoughts:

• What if this never gets resolved?

• What if my business falls apart because of this one external thing I don’t have the capacity to control or fix?

• How am I supposed to just sit back and trust some magical force to handle this?

Let’s just say there were tears, sleepless nights, and a LOT of overthinking.

Then yesterday, something silly and completely unrelated happened. And it reminded me that maybe, just maybe, the universe does have my back.

The Silly Thing: “A Pair of Fluffy Slippers”

My sister and I went to the market to shop for warm, cozy slippers. Naturally, we were looking for something cute {because vibes!}

After some searching, I found the perfect pair: pink, fluffy, with an adorable cat on top. My sister loved them too, so we decided to get matching pairs in different colors.

But there was one problem—my size wasn’t available.

For context, I have small feet and usually need the smallest size in everything. But apparently, the smallest size available for this pair was too big for me.

“Smaller than these are made only for kids, not for adults.” The shopkeeper laughed.  

We left the shop with just one pair for my sister, and I couldn’t help feeling disappointed. It wasn’t just about the slippers. It was the comment about my size—something that’s already an insecurity of mine—pushing all those “not enough” feelings to the surface.

Too small, too thin, too short, too…whatever.

As we walked away, I kept thinking, I wish the slippers came in my size. I wish I had bigger feet. Why can’t things just work out the way I want them to?

Then we turned a corner, and guess what?

I spotted another pair of same fluffy slippers—this time with a puppy on them instead of a cat.

And if you know anything about me, you know I LOVE dogs. I instantly jumped on the deal, bought myself a pair & returned home happy! 😍

What did I learn from the slipper incident?

If I’d gotten the cat slippers in my size at the first shop, I wouldn’t have found the puppy slippers—which, let’s be honest, I loved even more.

My shoe size is something completely out of my control, but the universe still looked out for me, didn’t it?

Yes, it’s a small, silly thing.

But it was a big reminder that even when things don’t go the way we want, something better might be waiting just around the corner.

I still don’t know how my business setback will resolve—or if it ever will—but I’m choosing to trust.

Trust that what’s coming is meant for me in the best way possible, even if I can’t see it yet.

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that when you’re in the thick of it.

But I’m glad the universe sent me this reminder… in the form of cute puppy slippers.

Takeaway for YOU

Let that sink in.

Oh, and before I go, here’s a photo of my sister and me twinning in our cute slippers. Because why not spread some cozy vibes? 😉

Wishing you a week full of trust and tiny miracles,

As always, with passion & purpose,

Srishti 🧡

{P.S. Has something similar ever happened to you? Have you ever felt distraught over something you wanted but later, you got something even better that made you happier? If you have, please hit reply and share your story with me. Trust me, I need all the good vibes & inspiration I can get right now!}