April 1, 2026: the joke’s on me these days smh
Happy day comrades 💖
While bopping about in life, I was listening to something where someone was talking about choosing to avoid distractions to embrace the discomfort… and felt like it was really speaking to me. For years, I’ve sought distractions. They’ve never done me any good and always had me running in the same cycles wondering… why nothing was changing. It took me years outside of the environment I was raised in to realize this.
It took me years to learn these few things about myself and life:
Who I am is plenty. If I’m ever “too much,” good luck finding and settling for less.
I don’t have to perform a certain way, dress certain way, act or be a certain way to be celebrated.
I go where I’m celebrated and embraced, not just tolerated.
Uncertainty and silence are also an answer.
Since I’ve learned these things and have taken my steps into my own spiritual journey, it’s taken some people aback. It’s reasonable. I’ve been embracing those who have seen me in the many phases of my life and still choose to have me a part of their lives. I’m happy to know I have friends in different area codes these days!
Being back in Gwinnett now for what’s been 4-5 months, I’ve gotten into our own swing of things. Things haven’t really panned out the way I want them to, but whatever is in God’s hands is gonna be better anyway. I just gotta be okay with embracing the discomfort. Extending the olive branch when I truly don’t want to. Setting the positive example.
Until next time, here’s three things today that make me happy:
our new puppy Sadie, “everything showers”, fresh brewed coffee.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Celebrate what makes you happy always.
Stay blessed,
Starshine ✨
