I Quit!
Do you remember that episode on Fresh Prince, when Jeffrey thought he won the lottery. With so much joy and proceeds to jump on the couch, breaks the expensive vase in doing so he says…I Quit, I Quit
This past week I felt what Jeffrey felt. I didn’t jump on a couch or break a vase but I definitely sent a nice resignation letter while walking through the mall.
In May I prayed for an escape from Corporate America, got it. Then found out some scammer got a hold of my info and was trying to get unemployment in my name. So ya girl was out here nervous and looking for income. Never mind the fact my dream work was staring me in the face. It was the fear for me not knowing if the income would really be there. With all of that coming at me I decided to take the job. The worse decision ever girl, EVER!
I should have known right away this wasn’t a good idea when they handed me a uniform, a GOLD bowtie. Did you hear me a GOLD bowtie? My brother and mother literally laughed at me for a solid hour with this uniform. I had to agree with my brother he said I look like I should be taking tickets and saying, “Theatre 3 to your right!”
Minus serving popcorn this was me every day. If you know me then you know I was UPSET, EVERYDAY!
Every single morning I crawled out of bed, dreading to put on this silly uniform. I convinced myself I could simply work this job so it can help fund my dream. What happens when the job drains you so much you have no motivation to look at your dream? Well, I knew I needed to go into my prayer closet and make a decision.
I prayed, cried, completely nervous about a decision. Beat myself up on my choice to even take this job, called my mama every day asking her what she think? I asked God for so many signs to confirm if I should leave.
There were several confirmations this one in particular stood out to me from Bishop T.D.Jakes “Don’t waste a moment doing things you hate.” “This is your moment do it now or miss the shift.”
After a few other sermons I listened to it clicked. I would rather step out on faith than live in fear by not following my dreams. I even went to see Auntie Tabitha Brown who was another confirmation but that is another blog for another day.
The minute I quit there was a weight that was lifted from my heart and my mind. There was joy in my heart. I didn’t and don’t have it all figured out but I have decided to bet on the dream God put in my heart. I am working from home again, it’s quiet in the house but honey you can’t pay for peace. My soul is happy about what is on the horizon!
What is the dream you have for yourself ? What dream and vision are you afraid to walk towards because you are comfortable? What have you been talking about forever? What have you been talking yourself out of? Are you looking for a sign to step out on faith?
Girl, here it is! Go follow your dream, write your vision, work at it every single day! Today is the day to start. Today is the day to believe. Today is the day you need to start. Stop seconding guessing you! Girl, Be You!