Resilience work often unfolds slowly. Planting trees or building trust may take years before the benefits appear. These long delays test patience and can cause commitment to falter if progress isn’t visible. Communities that stay the course through long lags eventually see the rewards — stronger ecosystems, deeper trust, and more reliable systems. Communicating visons, milestones and celebrating small wins help sustain energy along the way. Resilience grows when communities value the slow work that pays off over time.