A Change Is Gonna Come
041. We hit one and we're growing some MORE!
Happy Monday lovely people!
I thank GOD that you woke up today and get to read this newsletter - although I don’t know who’s actually reading this, I do know that they matter and are valued. So if you happen to stumble upon this letter from Never Met A Monday, I hope you walk away knowing that if nothing else.
While I have a rhythm to the post here, I’ve been skipping the next Bible reading because I just have to talk about how the plot has taken an unexpected left. Before I get into that, let me preface this and say what I want now is still what I wanted a year ago, BUT I feel there’s more to it than I thought. That’s the driving force behind today’s letter: noticing and adapting to the change that comes when you do what you set out to do.
So lets get into it…
I’m proud to say that Never Met A Monday has been around for one year! I didn’t celebrate the birthday because my February was actually cray cray and I honestly couldn’t think of anything aside from what was in front of me. I don’t think I truly realized how long it had been until March, and while I was quite proud of myself then, I decided to kept my posting schedule and put off addressing this milestone…and then Miami happened. We are here now because I didn’t want another week to pass.
More than bringing NMAM to life, I’m happy to have been consistent despite my many transformations with this newsletter. I find it’s kinda easy to be impregnated with an idea, but quite hard to bring it to life. Actually, the birth can possibly be easy, but nurturing that thing to be longstanding is a real task. Taking something that isn’t an obligation to anyone but you seriously is harder than it looks, and when I consider that I've cared, nurtured, and continue to tend to Never Met A Monday, I’m quite proud.
When I started this, I was answering a long held urge to write. I’ve mentioned before that I use to blog, and for some reason, the idea of spinning the block to do that exact thing didn’t feel right. A newsletter was an idea that lingered for 2-4 years and NMAM was me acting on that idea and acknowledging that writing urge. While it's a much simpler format, the desire has been satiated because I am doing what I felt led to do. As I’ve continue to work at it, I am noticing a shift that’s wanting me to incorporate more; I’m all about connecting and engaging with people, and that’s one thing my newsletter feels like its missing.
As many know, I'm quite spiritual and I'm only connecting some dots as I write this: I believe that some of the tension I've had since the start of the year until now is related to the new development of my idea. I initially started Never Met A Monday to have conversations with people, but since we don’t talk much here - it’s more of a read and like (or two if I'm lucky), I think that desire is leading me to add another component to my initial idea! It’s been quite challenging to hear and trust God in this season considering all of the things going around me, but this has really felt like one of those “just do it” thing the Holy Spirit will sometime lay on your spirit.
I haven’t spoken about this before, but when I was 21, I fasted and asked God to reveal His vision for my life. I believe it came a few days before my birthday that God let me know I was to share Him and to do so authentically. For the last seven years, I've never forgotten that, prayed for confirmation that it is still true, and wondered (and imagined!!) how He’ll have that come to pass. I do not know what His final vision is, but I believe what has been taking place the last year is apart. I also think what I'm looking to add is another layer. It is my prayer that as I grow, my projects and offerings to the world will too, and that the changes will all be worthwhile.
Question That Needs An Answer
Have you worked to bring something to life before? If so, did you notice anything change about it as you continued to cultivate it?
If you haven’t, have you worked on anything that took a turn as you continued to put effort into it?
A Few Things I Liked
Hidden Stories
Within the last two months, I’ve come across a few stories in the Bible that I did not know about. Interestingly, they all have come from David, who I truthfully haven’t read about. These stories have all been very interesting (I swear the Bible can read like a soap opera) and also inspiring. Do you know who Abigail is? Check out 1 Samuel 25 and prepare to have a new girl crush - she’s absolutely amazing.
Little Things Make Me Happy
Why are small things so cute? I was in Trader Joe’s this past weekend and saw they had the mini totes for $2.99 and you bet your own $2.99 I got one! Did I need it? No, but is it cute and the perfect size to throw stuff in and go? Yes, it is. My friend said it could be used for lunch and I love that idea. I used it for church and can confirm, you can hold a small purse, heels, sleeve of crackers, a package of their buttery croissants (10/10 recommend) and some extra makeup. They are small, but mighty!
Black Hair
One, I Thank God for the versatility of my hair. There’s nothing I love more than textured hair, straightened or in its natural state. Two, I’m happy to say that I’ve learned a new protective style - flat twists! I’ve wanted to learn this style for a while and I’m so happy to have gotten the basics down, so I’ll only get better from here! Three, I feel like a strong black woman when I leave the beauty shop and I just have no words for what that does to me as a woman.
Till Next Time,
Sydney
SO PROUD OF YOU!
What a beautiful journey!
Reflecting on your questions, I actually don't know if I've ever worked on something that has remained the same from it's conception. Sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worst. Regardless of the outcome, I think there is always some type of pride for the continued effort, and willingness to take a chance. It has either fueled my next attempt, or given me the confidence to try another new thing.
I haven't "tried" in awhile, but this newsletter has just reminded me of what I am capable of. It also has sparked something new in me. So, THANK YOU!