1:36 AM
For those of us who believe in God or a higher being or purpose, you will truly understand this moment that I am having as I type this.
I have literally been starting and stopping writing post after post, trying to find my voice while also trying to be engaging. I googled “how to become a better writer” & inevitably the search tells me to read more. So I stop the book I am currently reading and start one that has been sitting on my shelf for about a month, Let Love Have the Last Word by Common.
Now this is where God comes in (but was he ever really not there though?). Like I said, I’ve been putting off reading this book for weeks and right now, in the midst of my cluttered and anxious mind it was put on my heart to switch gears and try something new.
I am completely biased towards Common for the obvious reasons (him being fine and all) but something in his words gave me the clarity, motivation, and peace that I have been needing. I’m not gonna hold you…. I’m only on page 40, but right now my intent is clear. Both me and you are Brown and Bossy. Brown and Bossy is each of us collectively and none of us individually. What I have realized is that Brown and Bossy is a journey just as we journey to find love, happiness, and ourselves. Brown and Bossy is not a redefining of what it is to be a happy, successful, got-it-together melanin enriched woman, but it is BEING all of that and more no matter what it looks like to other people.
So, yes God knew what he was doing we He made the man that wrote this book and created the exact moment that I, someone He also made, would come across it and finally get out this first post. What is essentially a book review is not at all how I thought I would introduce you all to this space, but thank you for being here with me. And since I’m giving y’all my 2 cents about the book…… girl it’s bomb!
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Update: I’m a couple months removed from this middle-of-the-night epiphany and preparing for the launch of the site. Rereading this over and over again has kept me going when I lose motivation. Therefore, I have 2 things for you before I go. 1. Motivation can come from anywhere and will come and go so push through those “go” times and make the most of the times when you just aren’t feeling it. 2. Let Love Have the Last Word was one of my favorite books of 2019 and reminded me that we all have room for growth and mistakes, so let me live if things aren’t perfect… it’s a journey remember.
To happier & healthier lives. . .
