From stuck to unstoppable: Rediscovering my creative “why”

Happy Friday,

The weekend is here and it’s time to enjoy some quiet time at home. What are your plans for the weekend? I hear the weather is supposed to be rather nice, at least here in my neck of the woods. Whatever your plans are, I do hope you have the greatest of weekends. Don’t forget to make a memory or two.

Today I took a class and boy, did it motivate me to keep on going with not only my writing, but it inspired me to broaden my horizons and venture out into other forms of creating content. I’ve been wanting to expand my blog, but for a long time, I’ve dabbled in podcasting and a skosh into YouTube, but I got overwhelmed and basically, quit.

Looking back, I realize, I didn’t lose my passion, I got stuck. I didn’t have a clear roadmap, and I didn’t have a game plan in place to be successful. I also didn’t embrace my purpose or my why.

Today during my class I asked the instructor what she thought about my subject matter. She said to me in the kindest and most sincere way, “oh my gosh yes! That’s a niche’ that will help you with making your content a business, and it will help others, especially women.” I was blown away. I mean, as much as I want to work from home making extra money, it’s more than that. I want to help people. So, with workbook in hand, I will be doing the work in learning as much as I can, then hopefully, I can make more of my dreams become a reality.

It’s funny, it seems that all my creative ideas bring me right back to one goal. To succeed in helping others while I continue to grow as a person. I love learning. I love writing. I love helping people. This is who I am.

John has been encouraging me for so long to branch out and expand my writing and of course, it’s something I’ve longed to do, but it was stuck on the spin cycle of my brain, and I just couldn’t wrap my head around the why and how. I’ve prayed about it. I’ve prayed for guidance and I think today’s class was finally my aha moment.

“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him” (Ps. 37:7). He’s listening. 

In His time our prayers will be answered. They may not be answered the way we want them to be, but they will be answered in a way that is in our best interest.

“When we tend to lose heart is when we have to wait. God may not answer us right away, but waiting doesn’t mean God is ignoring us. Sometimes waiting just means it isn’t time. The right pieces still need to fall into place. 

Other times, God may have us wait to draw us closer to Him. We most need a relationship with Him, not the fulfillment of a dream. 

God might also have us wait because we just aren’t ready. What if the very thing we’re asking God to do would hinder our relationship with Him? What parent would want to say yes to that? If we pray and circumstances don’t change, it’s not because God didn’t hear us—it’s because God has something better. 

We can’t see the big picture, but God can.”-https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/god-hears-your-prayers/?srsltid=AfmBOorI3Z-GwOJE6HbPlxnIxqqOtvDLkaK8-_8TkWO1fHD-1-6n7Kuq.

The pieces are all falling into place. One day at a time, one foot in front of the other. I’ll keep learning. I’ll keep praying and I have no doubt that He will continue to guide my steps.

I can’t see the big picture, but I sure can dream about it and there’s something magical in dreams. Take it from me, they do come true, at least the ones that are in harmony with His plans.

This is true. The more we give up our need to do it on our own and ask for his help and guidance, the more doors open and the path and direction become clearer.

Every day this week something new and inspiring has been presented to me. I feel His presence in my life. While I have no doubt there’ll be obstacles that come about, I know I’m on the right path. I hear His words and I can see my “why” in all my dreams, desires and aspirations. It’s so clear now. I just need to stay focused.

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Well guys, it’s time for me to say good night. Tomorrow is another day and I’ve got lots to do.

Until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++ Hugs.