I remember a time when every reminder of my unfulfilled dreams hit like a punch to the chest. I had these gifts—singing, acting, writing—and some fire songs that I thought would shake things up for people in the Kingdom of God. But, for a thousand reasons (or maybe just excuses), nothing ever came of them. I couldn’t see where I’d have the energy for a music ministry, so eventually, hearing music I loved turned into an irritation. It was painful to listen to the sounds I once thrived on because they just reminded me of what I wasn’t doing. But I didn’t realize back then that this frustration was nudging me toward the truth: I wasn’t living out my gift, and I needed to get to work.
The Word says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” and let me tell you, my heart was hurting over that buried dream of making music.
My excuses sounded legit—“I’m too busy with four little ones, helping with my husband’s businesses, serving others, and handling costs.” My life became this beautiful, messy blur of caring for everyone around me. Sometimes, I didn’t even have the energy to give myself a bubble bath, let alone work on music or one of my plays. All those reasons were real, but they weren’t the full story. If I’d been honest, I would’ve admitted that I was scared—scared to fail, scared I’d lose myself in the success, afraid I was being selfish. I’d been out of the game too long. I didn’t even know where to start.
Seasons change, though. Diapers are long gone, the kids are older, my husband’s businesses are solid, and I’ve learned how to duplicate myself in my serving. The kids even do their own laundry now! So why does hearing a song with a hook that sounds like one I wrote still bug me? Why do I get irritated when I see my poetry book gathering dust or stumble across my unrecorded songs in my phone? Because I know I’m supposed to be in my element—and I’m not doing what I need to do to get there. I didn’t recognize that the irritation wasn’t just annoyance; it was a sign that I needed to get moving. In my attempts to avoid my passions, I ended up feeling stuck, “lost in the sauce” of life.
Eventually, it hit me: no one else is going to care about my dreams as much as I do! So, I had to stop blaming my circumstances and start owning my life.
That’s why Moana is my movie! She felt the ocean calling her, even though everyone tried to pull her away from it. She knew she was meant for more—she had that spark of greatness—but she didn’t know how to reach it. Nobody had shown her how to sail because they were all too afraid themselves. But she found her way, learned who she really was, and ended up saving the world. Now, I’m not saying sail away from your responsibilities (nope, we’re not leaving our families to “find ourselves”—lol!). But I am saying don’t let the demands of life pull you away from where you know you’re supposed to be. If you scratch your boat along the way, so be it—at least you’re learning how to navigate the waters! Don’t stop gazing at that ocean; let the frustration fuel your passion for getting where you need to be.
If you have dreams that just won’t let you go, lean into them. If you know there’s something you can offer to uplift others, don’t let fear hold you back. There’s more to the scripture that I quoted a little bit ago from Proverbs 13:12. It says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” the rest of the verse says, “but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” That verse struck me right in my soul. To me this is saying that when dreams are delayed, they can make your spirit feel sick, but when those dreams are finally realized, they bring pure joy and vitality. I realized I needed to lift my hopes back up, believe my goals were achievable, and revive my excitement for those abandoned dreams. But it wasn’t just about getting hyped up; I needed a real plan to make it happen. “To whom much is given, much is required,” and I knew I needed to ensure my family could thrive even as I took on another big mission. That’s when I understood the assignment, got serious, and created the Getting It Together Planner.
Having a well-thought-out plan and a system to stay on track isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. My Getting It Together Planner includes a complete Vision Runner’s System that guides you from dreaming to achieving that vision. I’ve been through my share of wins and setbacks, and now I know they’re all part of the journey. Quitting will never get you closer to your goal, but evaluating your values, setting realistic goals, scheduling them, and staying committed will. Live the authentic life that God has for you! Let us help you on that journey. So many women—and men—have already achieved amazing results using this planner system, including me!
After creating and utilizing this GIT Planners, Vision Runners system, I was able to successfully start an Administrative Consulting Agency, launch a publishing company that released several books from different authors, I released songs and developed a timeline to release more projects, hosted events, got my house of 6 in much better order, while still helping my husband manage and launch another business, product line, our non-profits, and helped on opening and running his barber college side by side! With the help of GIT Planners, I was able to establish a Goal Digging plan, got my hopes back up, and I'm happy to announce that I released two songs on all major platforms.
Check out my most recent song, "Boss Up", where I go all in on how me as a busy mother and wife/business partner, got the place of moving in my true passions. Please be on the lookout for my next release that sums up my struggles as a Mom with goals in my upcoming song, "Lost in the Sauce." Make sure to subscribe so you can be updated on new songs and products from me.
Now it’s your turn! Pre-Order your Getting it Together Planner for 2025, and let’s get those dreams off the pillow and make things happen!
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