Where Inspired Action Can Lead If You Choose to Follow It.

For the last 3-weeks, I have been trying to write another post. In August, I created my first Love, Charlene post, If You Write, You're a Writer. That's It. I was excited when it came to me. My fire was white hot, waiting to burn up the minds of everyone who took the time to read my post. I could see the faces of my friends and family as they smiled while reading my words. "She is such a hidden talent." I heard them say. My optimism was at an all-time high, and I loved every minute. When I was done, imagine my surprise when I heard, "Now, create two more posts before you let everyone know about Love, Charlene." "Huh, Lord???" I replied out loud. I want commitment." He said. Commitment??? I asked dumbfoundedly. If you know me, you know that commitment is a word I am taking the long path to understanding. It can take God sending a prophet for me to commit. We'll dive into why that is at a later time. I am still unpacking it.

This request for the two posts felt much more severe than the other times. On this journey of self-development and discovery, I've learned not to play with God, might I add. So, I sat on it like I did every time God gave me this creative idea. The first post is done. The next one will come when it is time, right??? Week 1 passed by without an inspired thought in sight. Week 2 passed, and I heard the Holy Spirit, who I so lovingly call HS, remind me that God called me to write, and I have not taken the time to sit down at my computer to put His inspired thoughts into action. But, i've worked diligently on other things. Booop! He got me. Week 3, I heard my voice remind me that God is not to be played with. Immediately, I knew it was time to stop playing.

Honestly, I thought Love, Charlene was more of a box I was checking off on my monthly to-do list. Write something during the month, post about it, and check it off the list. But, it is more, clearly, by the feeling I have surrounding it. It feels like freedom. It feels like joy and love. It feels like fun. It feels safe. It feels like growth. All the things I want to feel in this season of my life. And all I am being asked to do is show up.

So today, Labor Day, I decided to give it the time it needed. As I created many drafts, waiting for my furnace of passion to ignite my creative brain, I typed, I wrote, and I stared at the wall—unrelenting. This passion was going to turn on, and I was willing to keep tinkering until it did. And it did!

My takeaway from this experience is to show up for what feels good to me. Be willing to sit in the quiet, the overthinking, and fear. Give the time to flow in what God has called me to do. To get over any hump, add action to my inspired thought. Thank you, Amanita, for teaching me about inspired thought. Life is imperfect, so stop waiting for perfect timing or a miracle. Our action allows for miracles to happen. Take the time to pursue the good feelings God is leading you to. Look at your employer, he or she did, and that is how they are paying you to help them grow their company. Imagine what God's inspired thought will do for you if you follow and nurture it!

I am proud of myself! Super proud of myself! I did it. It is small, yet extremely huge for me! I did not give up nor did I make excuses today. Cheers to three posts! Happy September, folks!

Love, Charlene