Life So Far
For a long time, I’ve been trying to put into words the different stories of my life, but I always found a way to convince myself that I didn’t have the time for it. Maybe it was just my ego telling me that I was too busy to sit down and write, or maybe I was afraid of confronting my own thoughts and feelings. Regardless of the reason, it’s been a challenge for me to put my experiences into words.
Looking back at my life so far, I see two contrasting stories. This time last year, I had just quit my job and was on a sabbatical, exploring the city of London and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next. I felt both excited and scared about the future, but I was also spending more and more time writing, which was a source of joy and fulfilment for me.
Fast forward to this year, and my life has remained largely the same. However, it feels like I’ve been living life in the fast lane, and it’s taken me a while to find a pace that’s healthy for me. I’ve managed to maintain my writing practice at least twice a week, though I haven’t been as active on some platforms as I would like. I’ve also been able to keep all of my businesses running smoothly, and I’ve even improved some of the processes and structures that make them run.
Ministry is still a major aspect of my life, and my friendships have blossomed over the past year. But the most significant change has been getting into a relationship. It’s been an exciting journey to share my life with someone and to see how this new dynamic has shifted my routines and habits.
Other changes have included running the family business, starting an agency (albeit low-key at the moment), fully launching the fashion business, building a studio, and even launching an adtech company. It’s been an exhilarating pace, but sometimes it’s felt like too much. Still, I’m excited about everything that’s happening, and I’m grateful to be able to do the things I love, build the life I want, and enjoy every moment I have on this side of heaven.
I love the life I’m living now, and it feels like every experience I’ve had in the past has brought me to this moment. I’m excited to live in the present and to enjoy every aspect of life as it comes. I trust that the God who’s writing my story has good things in store for me, and I don’t feel pressure to pick up the pen and figure out where the story might lead next.
Looking forward, I’m excited about several new beginnings, learning opportunities, and growth. I’m grateful for the faithfulness that God has shown me so far, and I know that whatever happens, it will be enough. If you’ve followed my story, you’ll know that I’m not just making a religious statement. I’ve seen God’s goodness in my life time and time again, and I know that he will continue to be faithful in the future.
