Know Your Path

“It’s pretty hard for the Lord to guide you if you haven’t made up your mind which way to go” was spoken by Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first female Black millionaire. She spoke those words decades before my birth and they are as true today as they were when spoken all those years ago. During my time, I’ve spoken with many friends, family members, and colleagues alike, who like myself at one point, had no idea where they were going.

It’s curious how with life we don’t plan things out. We’ll plan a trip to the kitchen to get something to drink or eat. We’ll plan a trip to the grocery, many of us have a list of items to purchase. We’ll plan vacations and weekend excursions. But when it comes to life, most of us don’t have a plan. Worse still, we look befuddled and bewildered when asked of our plan. I spent so many years without a plan or a purpose to reminisce on those times now is amusing.

It’s as if I fumbled around in a dark room, then finally found the light switch. Once the lights are on, it’s nearly impossible to return to darkness. Once I knew the way to go, my purpose, my plan for fulfilling it, and the unrelenting desire to get it done, those who don’t seem doomed. It’s been my experience that I waste tons of time, effort, and energy. I am not as effective or efficient. The things I do may have meaning and impact, but ALWAYS to the wayside they fall. For deep down inside, they don’t align with my reason for existence.

Today, Monday, October 31, 2022, I am grateful that:

The weekend was relaxing. A typhoon made landfall somewhere in the country, but not here. I experienced tons of rainfall which inevitably leads to restfulness. My battery is recharged once again.

I got a chance to hang out with the crew on Saturday night. Cedric hosted and cooked. Sherman and Mike attended. We had a great time eating, fellowshipping, and listening to music from an era past.

Jake found a writing opportunity for me. It’ll be a short article series about 10 hours of work, but it’s something to help pay the bills. I’m happy to have champions in my corner seeking to help me move forward in the direction I’ve chosen.

Do you know the direction you’re going?

How often do you review your progress?

When’s the last time you amended your plan?

How many people are aware of your plan?

How often do you speak with them about your plan and your progress?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!