I guess I’ll see YOU next lifetime
Music has a way of expressing just how you feel. Think of your favorite song and how it helped you during difficult times. It doesn’t necessary have to be an old Gospel Hymn or Christian Spiritual. Quiet as kept, most secular music is rooted in Christ. I know you might not believe that, but have you ever listen, I mean truly listen to some of the words of the most powerful songs, and wonder how on earth you know that particular song. I will give you one example. Musiq has a song entitled Love, whereby Trinity 5:7 has a song entitled, Lord. The words are exactly the same, as well as the melody. The only difference is the hook where the word Love was changed to Lord. It makes you wonder how people are quick to tell you not to listen to one thing, but have the church choir leading it the next.
As I thought about what I would share with you today, I thought of what it means to transition. I think of transition as a point in which it is time for you to turn a new leaf, in hopes that something better is to come.I am at a transition, as I relocate from the Land of Lincoln to the Land of Bush. You see, coming to Texas was not a quick decision. I have left behind all things comfortable, in prayer that with great sacrifice, there is a greater reward. I think far too often we become comfortable, not only in our careers, but in our family dynamics, church, and dare I say personal relationships. I know you are like, “what this girl talking about?” I tell you, it’s rooted in a song, that Erykah sang so beautifully, “I guess I’ll see you next lifetime”.In her song, she is speaking of the reality, not all things are meant for you to have right now. You do not need to hold onto the things that are having you bound, just because they are familiar. What you find out is that you lose yourself in those familiar things. You wind up living a wish lifestyle. You know a wish lifestyle; it’s where all your hopes and dreams are lost. Most times they are lost in your youth. The passion is gone, and you feel as though there is no turning back. Well I submit to you that it’s time to take some risks. I charge you to write down and put together an action plan that calls out the things that you will want to change. I will give you some of my items, just so you want feel alone:
- Take on new adventures – I will start swimming lessons in two weeks.
- Date more – let go of the past relationships and give others a chance. I don’t want Boaz as he was old, but what I do want is my tall drink of water that God has made just for me.
- Go on an exotic vacation – In May, I am going to Costa Rica.
Now it’s your turn, we can be each other’s accountability partner where we dare to do things differently.
Tactful Talk Tuesday with Taneka