There was a time in my life when idleness felt like my default setting. I spent my days convincing myself I was just tired, just sleepy, just not creative enough to do anything meaningful. Deep down, I felt an urge knocking, whispering that I was meant for more—but I kept ignoring it.
Instead of taking care of responsibilities, I blew money on things that meant nothing hours later. I convinced myself I needed to smoke just to eat or sleep. For a while, I believed that was my identity.
Alcohol became another crutch. It felt like my best friend, always promising fun. Nights blurred together in laughter, parties, and conversations that seemed so much deeper under the influence. I thought people wanted to be around me more when I was the “life of the party.” But in truth, I was performing—acting a fool while time slipped away.
All the while, I had a family. Love was there, but it was robotic, mechanical. I wasn’t building a real foundation. My kids were always the silent reminder: “Hey, you need to get it together.” Every time I looked at them, I saw their bright future. For a long time, I was blind to what that meant for me.
But thank God—I grew out of habits that weren’t serving me. I grew past the lies I told myself. And because of that growth, I’ve learned why giving back matters so much.
Here’s the truth: the simple answer to finding your purpose is putting yourself in place harder than anyone else has ever tried. If you don’t learn to set yourself straight, you’ll never realize how much you’ve been destroying yourself.
The world is full of distractions—lust, greed, gossip, chaos, fury. But love and positivity are alive and strong too. The difference? Too often, they’re silent. Meanwhile, negativity shouts.
It’s time for love to be louder. It’s time for positivity to be louder.
If you carry hope, love, and light, share it with your fullest potential. Be bold about it. Watch what happens when you do—fear, doubt, worry, and shame will lose their grip on your heart.
I believe in you. More importantly, God loves you. And His love is the only foundation worth building on.
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