“The Process”
Written: 7/22/23 @ 12:36pm
“God, I’m fine with not taking the shortcuts.”
So I’m sitting here, on the clock, @ a library in LaSalle, IL (NOT from here by the way) & since ima be here for a while, I thought, “Hey, you might as well write an entry for PoP lol.” But then it was like… subconsciously, I gotta lil nervous. I’m never nervous when an idea hits me & I jot it down for later. The nerves always kick in when it’s time to execute! So I did what I felt called to do & I started to pray. & as I was praying, that☝🏾 sentence came out & it kinda just hit me like, write that down right now lol. So I guess God gave me my topic before I could even ask lol.
So that’s what I wanna get into right now, “the process” & how I’m relating to it in this very moment. Now best believe… this is not my first time submitting to God & telling Him in so many words, “Have Yo way God!” lol but it’s something I’m noticing that I have to keep coming back to. After some time has passed, I eventually notice I’m back to trying to do things MY WAY like I’m Usher! Lol but God has such an amazing track record, that after struggling for a while, I always have to come back & check in & be like, “God, is this for me?” “Are You in this?” “Is this in alignment with your plan?” & then, not always immediately, He will show me how it’s really been me out here trying to take shortcuts or being impatient.
Wow, okay, so after a little reflection, I’m starting to connect the dots here. It’s looking like before I even start looking for or planning shortcuts, I’m emotionally triggered.
Some examples of my emotional triggers: being uncomfortable in my current situation, doubting that I’m worthy or capable of changing my situation, & pretty much any other negative thoughts.
These feelings then lead me to make rash or emotionally based decisions. & then it’s the snowball effect of me making more goof ass choices, doing EVERYTHING BUT BE PATIENT & STAY THE COURSE! Eventually, I catch myself though lol so I’m grateful for that! Wow, I didn’t even realize I needed that revelation! Lol
Am I perfect? As you can see, hell naww! But am I capable of catching myself & getting back on track? Absolutely! & you are too! & through consistency, we’ll only get better @ catching ourselves sooner & sooner, & holding ourselves more accountable!.. That’s the process in a sense lol. Just continue to do the tedious, mundane work needed to get you closer & closer to your goal. We got this!
So, when I said, “God, I’m fine with not taking the shortcuts.” in prayer, I was really saying, “God, I will trust You enough to stay the course, be patient with a good attitude, & continue to work on seeing progress in my discipline, focus, consistency, & execution.”
*cues Jack Wilkins’ Red Clay*
Peace Peeps✌🏾,
Pri 💜
Just Journal It!
Can you relate? If so, take a moment to reflect on times when you were impatient or tried to find a shorter way to your goal. In what ways can you cultivate more patience? Write it down! I promise writing is sooo much different than keeping everything in that noggin lol 😄 Try it & share it cuz clearly, ya girl could use some tips as well! 😂