Lucid Thoughts: Game Changer

We have spent so much time this year dealing with the harsh realities of 2020. Many of us have shared the same situations, scares, emotions, changes, etc. A year where ,most of us can say that we actually SHARED together, near or far. This post won’t go into those things, we need a moment to reflect yes, but with being home most of time, I for one do a lot of reflecting. So I look back at friendships forged from a conversation of providing counsel. Being apart of zoom parties, to make the time go by. Where for just a few short hours, they would make me feel like my presence mattered. Most importantly during a time I was grieving of my step-fathers passing, of which most didn’t even know that was happening.

In February, I finally took the leap and joined Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, an MMORPG. Through this I was able to be apart of my brothers FC. Joined their discord and created a new family that I wouldn’t know I would’ve needed. With just a month later a global pandemic affecting us all. A group of people, from all over, who have known each other forever, welcomed me and to this very day, makes me feel like I have a place to be.

I had a vision for myself, my brand, where I wanted to go, to look and just be. I had it planned out. But despite the huge obstacles of shutdowns, no work/life balance etc. I didn’t focus on the delay but just on the actual changes and steps needing to happen. So I flew out, for day, for photoshoot. Definitely something I’ve done before, only difference this time was, I was alone with my fears and anxiety almost keeping me from doing it. it was an amazing time. Crazy proud of the work, giving me the look I wanted for my website. Then a logo that almost felt like it would never happen was slated for release at the same time. That process was amazing and completely overjoyed with final product.

Amidst all of this I ended up having to move, something I was looking to do by end of year, became a top priority 6 months sooner than expected. Even more challenging during a time when no one was really able to be outside. It happened, and to those who helped me get though the move and after, I am forever grateful to you.

So today, as the last Monday of 2020 comes to a close. I ask that you take some time and look back at all the good that has come from this year. Pull back the veils of sadness, loss and pain. Focus your sight on that which made you smile, even if it was just for a short time, but nonetheless made you smile. You always hear me say or write: ‘Celebrate the small wins!’ They might be small to you but for someone looking on, in search of hope, peace, and/or inspiration. it could be the biggest celebration for them.

Have a blessed awakening into the New Year. A calendar date change may not be much for some, but a change in mindset, well that can be the game changer.

Lucid OmniJack