2024: My Year of Execution

Happy New Year! What a difference a quarter can make!! When I last posted in October, I was really feeling like I was at a crossroads… really more like at the edge of an unexpected pivot. The day before my birthday, a friend asked me if I felt any different. After some thought, I responded by acknowledging that I am no longer looking to something outside of myself to fulfill me or give me permission to be happy. I knew something had to change. I feel like I’ve been living into a new way of being every day since.

There a still a lot of questions rolling around in my head. There are still some empty spaces in my life that need to be filled. I still lack true fulfillment in certain areas. Yet I also feel more self-assured (or really God-assured) and equipped to address the parts of my life that need to change. I feel more alive and vibrant. Over the last three months, I have been moving differently and leaning more in the direction of adventure, and I think I like it here. I have accepted last minute invitations halfway across the country, found reasons to road trip (instead of reasons not to), spent more time (shared more deeply) with my Line Sisters, and been more intentional about remaining connected to my family (although I still have room for improvement). I’ve also widened my perspective on ministry. When asked, “Dr. Gadson” has been showing up to spaces that “Natasha” normally occupies such as sorority meetings. I also can’t downplay the benefits of having a good therapist!

I don’t have all of the answers to how I am going to get to the life I want, but I have decided that 2024 is my year of execution. I have been thinking, dreaming, visioning, and praying long enough. At some point I have to believe that God is going to open some doors and the desires of my heart will be made manifest. However God chooses to do it, I’m ready! Are you?

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