Confession Time
Dear friend,
Oftentimes, it's easier to be the one giving counsel and much more challenging to take your counsel, and I wonder why it's like that because I believe it ought not to be so.
A few weeks ago, I wrote to you and talked about starting where you are and all that good stuff, and I even cited an example of me starting where I was with what I had while still doing the best I could, but fast forward to a few days ago, I was reading another letter from my friend and brother, Khalifire, and it reminded me of something similar I had written down in my notes app a few months ago.
I shared what I wrote with him, and after reading, he went on to ask why I didn't put out what I wrote. During our conversation, we got to a point where he said something along the lines of, "God has given us these gifts to use and not just keep them," and then it hit me - I hadn't regarded writing as a gift; I got carried away with trying to be a perfect writer to share pieces with you that are seemingly perfect, well structured, and all. And then I remembered that I spoke about starting where you are and growing on the journey, and so that's what I'll do, starting from today.
Going forward, I'll send out 2 emails every month, and I'll do my best to write from my heart as God leads and then share. No more holding back!
I am a candle that's been lit and not placed under a bushel.
I am a city set on a hill that can not be hidden. And so I'll show up!
I also need your help on this. I want you to keep me accountable. Yes, you. If you notice any inconsistencies, please reach out. Also, feel free to suggest what you think could be helpful to me as I go on this journey.
Happy New Month, and remember that I’m always rooting for you. Until next time, keep being amazing.
Yours sincerely,
Oba Dafidi (of Scribbled Thoughts).