The Lesson Before The Lesson
YYYOOOOOO!!!! Looks like it’s that time again as I am back with another Note from the Journey. How is everyone? The weather’s shifting, the days are shorter, and the holidays are creeping up. In the middle of all that noise, remember to keep yourself on your own priority list 🙂.
This week’s post came to me on Sunday, after an intense meditation and deep conversation with my llllaady. We were talking and I mentioned how literally every mistake I made in life I was forewarned about at some point in time. The thing about that is….do we take heed to our parents, angels, ancestors, intuition, etc??Or let the ego lead from a place of ignorance? We all have a choice…because there is always a choice….and that is because God gave us FREE WILL!
Looking back, there are countless times in which I was advised one thing and decided to let my ego lead me into a dark abyss. Hahaha not really humorous but I’m gonna share something that is kinda funny.
When I was a child I wasn’t shy about letting it be known how I could NOT WAIT to be “grown”. I remember feeling like this at a young age, I am not sure which exact age but I know that is was one in which I had NO idea what it meant to be grown 😂
If I recall correctly….I don’t believe I was hesitant about sharing this sentiment with those older than me. It did not matter who it was….parents….grandparents….aunties…or uncles…..it was one band one sound. “Boy, Stop” in all different variations …….edited mostly but explicit at times hahaha which was necessary to snap me back into the present moment. I was CONSTANTLY advised to enjoy my childhood, cherish the time and HAVE FUN. Reflecting back…..I can see that nearly every mistake I made could have been avoided if I would've sought counsel or simply LISTENED when I was being blessed with wisdom from an elder.
Being deeper than ever into adulthood I sit back and laugh at “Lil Hiram” wanting BILLS, STRESS, and RESPONSIBILTY. I just KNEW being an adult was LIT hahaha my Dad used to drink brews with his dinner and to me I assumed it tasted like a caramel float or something……Imagine my disappointment LOL
In this moment today…I TRULY enjoy being an adult, but for stretches of time in adultland…..it’s been rough. Which is why all the people I mentioned above tried to steer me into the direction of childhood enjoyment. But…as we can tell from the theme of this post….I did not have a willingness to listen to advice.
My discernment has failed me many times and now as a FATHER…..looking back at how I chose not to listen when I was a child/adolescent/teen/young adult. How do I become the breaker of chains?
I have or know someone who has the key to nearly every door my kids will come across…….but what makes them listen?
Life is about the journey , but it doesn't have to be hard at all times. I saw this quote I liked the other day ….
“If you went back and fixed all the mistakes you’ve ever made..you’d erase yourself”
It’s easy to look back on our tests once we’ve seen the answer key, but wisdom isn’t about hindsight…..it’s about HUMILITY. The willingness to SEEK counsel before we CRASH. The strength to quiet the ego long enough to hear God’s whisper. Guidance is always there; we just have to be willing to listen….
Healing builds strength, rising builds legacy.
Check me out next week for another glimpse into the Journey! If this post sparked questions, comments, or reflections. Feel free to comment below, hit me up on IG, or TikTok. I’m always down for a thought-provoking discussion or feedback for growth.
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Hiram
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