How to know when you should act on something

I’m taking things slow these days, and listening for God more. I’m contemplating my next business move and thus far, I’ve come up with NOTHING. Of course everyone has been lending me unsolicited advice on what they think my next venture should be. I’ve been told to sell clothes, makeup (of which I know nothing about), organic facial products, etc. And neither of these things get me excited.

Sometimes I get in a panic when people ask me when and if I’m going to take advantage of the influence I have on social media. I start to think that maybe I should just throw one of the suggestions I’ve been given on the wall and see what sticks. But then I have to remind myself that one of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the years is not to move on anything until I feel it in my soul.

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Ya’ll know what I always say; when you are open to receiving a sign, the universe is open to giving you one. I was watching a movie on Netflix called Monster the other day, and the main character was having a discussion with his teacher and peers in his film class. The teacher was trying to get the students to realize that they needed a little more passion behind their art. He went on to explain his point by saying that when artists have a story to tell, it pains them to keep it inside. They ache with the desire to write it, film it, and share it. The main character/student then asked the teacher, “[as an artist] what if you don’t feel any of that?” The teacher replied, “THEN YOU HAVEN’T FOUND YOUR STORY.” Boom.

I paused the television and quickly wrote that line down. It was the reminder I needed. I can try this or that as my new venture, or listen to others and begin to feel like I’m behind. But the truth is plain and simple; I have not found my story yet. And I’m not moving on anything until it I find it. So back to the drawing board I go. I’ll emerge with a story to tell sooner…..or later.

Peace and Blessings,

- Samjah Iman

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