THE BLK SPARROW

I broke down today. I am currently between jobs and decided to focus on my passion. This blog. The Blk Sparrow. I’ve been working on this blog since 2017 when I first moved to Atlanta. At that time, I was just trying to survive in an ever-changing world, focused on my education and getting on the career path. I loved what I started my career in, but deep down, my heart has always leaned toward entrepreneurship.

Now, as I focus on my brand, trying to break free from that starter bubble, it’s hard. I posted once, and it didn’t go viral. I know it’s unlikely for it to, but it’s still tough to swallow. Sometimes, I feel like I’m screaming into the void, hoping someone will hear me. But I remind myself that this is just the beginning.

Today started out great. I was productive, ticking off tasks and feeling like I was on top of the world. But then, those “what ifs” crept in. What if this doesn’t work? What if I fail? What if I’m not good enough? I allowed myself to sit with those feelings for a moment. I took my time to work through it. I gave myself grace, because it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. I prayed, I even teared up a bit. But then I reminded myself: I’m not giving up. Not today.

An idea popped into my head, and I found myself diving down a rabbit hole of productivity. All of a sudden, my mind was filled with new possibilities, and I could see the path forward more clearly. Sometimes, that’s how it works. You hit a wall, break down, and then something sparks. That’s the beauty of giving yourself space.

The moral of this story is to not give up. We all go through moments of doubt and frustration, especially when we’re building something from the ground up. But don’t let that stop you. I have a bunch of content ideas now, and I feel re-energized, even though my brand needed a little break.

So for you, I implore you to take that break. Take that walk. Calm your mind. Make room for the new thoughts and ideas that are waiting to come through. Cry, then do it. Because after you let it out, you’ll be that much closer to your next breakthrough.

Keep going. You’ve got this.