Jewells of Thought

In the past year or more there has been such a dichotomy between myself and my youngest brother. Having a purpose and not knowing your purpose has brought about some unusual consequences. My brother is dealing with a lot of issues, but on the other hand so have I.

Do you know your purpose? Is it something you have had to seek or did it find you?

Ironically we both have music as a piece of our purpose if not a purpose as if in the idea there could be more than one. He is still unsure what that other purpose could be. While I have reluctantly taken on a role different from the musician I thought I would simply be as a younger girl. The title journalist still doesn’t quite fill all the roles I am using in this endeavor.

The idea that he can feel so lost at times seems frustrating not just to him, but the entire family. I remember feeling lost at times, but now knowing that God is using the talents He has given me in ways I could never have fathomed is overwhelming. My first blog was a learning experience and it was incredible, but I only had one article receive as many views as my ‘200th Article’ did; it got nearly 175. ‘The Hearts of Our Patriots’ was a special article and now I have two articles that have garnered 300 views and more now.

Back in March and April I was able to use a tiny bit of advertising. I have not advertised at all on Facebook and have not been able to do anymore here on Word Press at least not for a good while. My work must speak for itself and the tools of Facebook: the stories and reels have been slowly working. Another little detail is my number of friends on my page has grown as well. I have been fortunate enough to confirm a variety of new friends… and some old ones.

We both know God has to be at our helm for our purpose in life. Yet why does life still seem to be complicated like needing to pay bills and gas to drive?

My work keeps me busy. Reading, researching and editing articles and the book for my family.

Life is different for each person. While I was healing from last year; I took the lessons I learned and felt a burden to write and that fateful Tuesday night happened. Within days of quitting; feeling sick and exhausted one thing brought me happiness-writing on my book. There have not been many days since that I have not written. Writing has kept me engaged and I re-engaged with Facebook once again reconnecting with old friends and family.

Yet my brother has done the opposite in many ways. He still can’t find his purpose. Everyday I wake up with joy over what articles to write and what way I can advertise without money. Photos are a wonderful way to do so as well as making music videos. I used to have an ipad and was able to make all kinds of videos. I certainly miss having that device.

When you are doing what God wants you to be doing shouldn’t things fall into place? Do you know your purpose(s)?

So which version are you? Do you know your purpose or are you still seeking it? God-willing you and my brother will indeed find the purpose God created you for!