I love when God shows me something, like an “aha moment.” The first book cover is being worked on as well as the logo. But people can’t see that happening because it is behind the scenes, and it looks like nothing is happening. I know it is. But others do not. God is so patient. He knows He is working behind the scenes on things I have prayed about. If I could just grasp that fully, I would be at peace.
I get distracted with all that is happening around me, in America and the world for that matter. I get distracted with how I feel because of no energy. Distracted is defined as, “unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied.” If you are in pain, sick, or sick due to pain, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. Concentrate is defined as, “focus one’s attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.” But if my mental effort is scattered, it is harder to get focused and get things accomplished. Part of this is a lack of discipline. Discipline is defined as, “the self-control and the ability to keep working at something that is difficult.” So it all boils down the intention to maintain self-control. Below is from our Fiscal Sponsor’s website www.fromtheheartproductions.com!
“Intent is not a thought, or an object, or a wish. Intent is what can make a man succeed when his thoughts tell him that he is defeated.” Carlos Casteneda
Intention to me is a lot like faith.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
However, the Bible also states that,
“Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 (KJV)
I cannot just sit around distracted because nothing will get accomplished. I was so overwhelmed what I had to do, I couldn’t do anything. My mental effort was overloaded and I simply shut down. I kept looking at the whole pile and not just the pieces. But when I started with just one thing, like shredding my papers that overtook my life, things weren’t so cluttered. First of all, it was a great feeling. Second, it helped me to get better organized. I know I have to take care of my health and exercise. I get distracted and am not consistent. I know I have to research for the 8th Summer Ray book. But then I also have to work on the edits for the 1-7th books to be on their new platform. I have to look for film festivals for the script and promo trailer. I have to do this. I have to do that. I have to get better at being intentional, disciplined and have more self-control. I have to force myself to not get so swallowed up on what is going on. I have to disconnect and get myself back on track. I derail my own successes because I stay connected to things I shouldn’t.
These tracks take the train to its set destination. I think this is why a Vision Board is so necessary. It keeps us on track. But it has to be made first. I actually started to buy the supplies for the one I was going to make. It is in the mess somewhere. Just keeping it real, Y’all!
“Write the vision, and make it plain.”
Habakkuk 2:2
I think this is why it is so important to figure out the destination, and then write the map on how to get there. We waste a lot of time, money, and effort when we just wander. It is defined as “to move about without a fixed course, aim or goal.”
My goals for the next several months are pretty clear. But I get distracted and wander. Then I wonder why nothing is really getting done as fast as I would like. I need to do better. There again, just keeping it real. I didn’t intend to write all of this. It kind of took a different direction. But it was something I needed, and perhaps some of you did too.
The first book cover and the logo are both in the hands of a professional being worked on; I am working on merchandise for the new and improved website; I am researching slowly but surely, the 8th book; I have submitted the promo trailer to one festival and looking for more; I am working on making my publishing company an LLC; I am working on getting my day to day life back on track to better accomplish my vision; Finish vision board; LAUGH; DON’T BE SO HARD ON MYSELF – or YOURSELF!!!
Just regroup and start again from where you are!
Thanks for being a part of our Summer Ray world, both globally and right here in America. I appreciate you so very much!
Juliana Love
References: www.dictionary.com; Google; www.biblegateway.com; www.fromtheheartproductions.com; kcm.org
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