Birthday Reflections, Age 29: “Do men think that they will be left alone on saying “We believe”, and will not be tried?” - Holy Quran 29:2 Ironically, that was The Narrative (Al-Qasas) of my 28th year. My old job was kicking my behind, I was falling behind on my goals and duties, plagued with self doubt, and damnear directionless. However, that’s what happens when you don’t pace yourself and you constantly put yourself on go: you burn out, you lose focus, and you get frustrated. Do you know what the good thing about all this though? Now you get to reassess everything; from what you need do away with, to what you plan on keeping up with. Fast forward to now: I got a new job that’s a little more work, but with more pay and less days, I became a Twitch affiliate not too long ago, so I’m slowly building up my second stream of income while doing what I love to do, I’m getting back into creating content again on the days when I’m not resting, I’m ACTUALLY RESTING, and I’m back to fulfilling my duties at my place of worship, with some additional duties. Amidst all of this, I’m learning not to be so harsh on myself. I’m naturally meticulous, so I can be my worst critic at times when something doesn’t go exactly how I wanted to go. I’m learning more and more how to “play things by ear” as my wife likes to say. I’m also proud to say that I’m becoming more and more of myself every day. I’m no longer tethered down by peoples expectations on what I should be in their eyes. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan told me to BE MYSELF! HE TOLD ME THAT! So as long as I’m not breaking any rules and it doesn’t conflict with my religion, with my way of life…I’m going to enjoy being me to the fullest and if that makes you uncomfortable…GOOD. I hope my happiness makes you vomit, because you can’t do what I do and make it look damn good while doing it. PERIODT. TL; DR: 29 is the year I expand my “web of influence.” There are many Kareems… But, there is only ONE K, Tha Creator. #Devine29 #YearOfTheSpider https://www.instagram.com/p/CgJsj-VOu0I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
