Level Up

Happy November to you sis! 🍂

I must say that lately I have been channeling an intense level of growth that is about to occur. I can't explain to you what it is but something deep inside is saying that a shift is coming. Much like last summer when I decided to be rooted in purpose, and on purpose, this fall has been calling me to be still.

Being still in this season for me means paying attention to what my physical, spiritual, mental and emotional needs are. To be honest, sometimes I wonder if I'm just downright lazy, if I'm truly tired, or if it's that still small voice that's telling me to stay put. I must say, that there are times when I'm feeling all three.

As I look back on some notes I took from a sermon entitled Surviving Redefining by Sarah Jakes Roberts, one lines says "redefinition needs an atmosphere". It makes me think of the physical atmosphere. During this fall season, the weather automatically transitions from hot, muggy weather to a crisp cold, dry and sometimes humid air. In order to prepare for winter, the weather conditions have to be within a certain range. For example, you'll never find snow in the summer because the heat won't foster the snowflakes to form and fall. They'd melt before they even left the clouds or wherever it comes from.

Do you catch my drift? Growth, leveling up, redefinition whatever you want to refer to it as, needs a certain type of atmosphere in order to take place. For me, it's paying attention to the energy around me, getting adequate rest and feeding my mind with only positive thoughts/lessons. It also looks like letting go of the feeling that I need to be doing everything all at once. 'Cuz honestly, that just leads to burnout. It means that I have to quiet my mind enough in order to pace myself, and then be obedient to how I feel.

As we enter into this new month, I want you to think about what leveling up means to you. Is it letting go of things? Does it means setting stricter boundaries? Will you be spending more time alone? Will you be taking more calculated risks or venturing out of your comfort zone?

Let me know in the comments, what does leveling up mean to you?