Unlimited and Infinite: Perfect Timing

This quote reminds me of Nipsey Hussle’s song
“Perfect Timing”
– the inspiration behind the title of this posting –

Hi everyone !

I haven’t dropped any words here in months but I’m back. There have been a million and one things that have come to pass since my last entry on 4th May 2020. I’ll go into a detailed delve another time. For now, I’m moved to remind any soul reading this (and writing this) that grace is the only way to make it through the remainder of this year alive. Yes, grace.

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grace/ɡrās/ _{(according to Merriam-Webster + Google)}

(1) the free and unmerited favor of God, _{[as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings]}

(2) unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification

(3) disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency _{[mercy/leniency]}

(4) a temporary exemption: reprieve _{[to give relief]}

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Whichever definition resonates with you, I encourage you to apply it. Apply it to wherever you are right now on your journey. 2020 has been a doozy, a whirlwind, an unprecedented social experiment testing our spiritual, physical and emotional health. Yet if you’re anything like me, you still find yourself complaining that you’re not doing enough. Checking and rechecking your to-do list wondering when the he** am I going to get all of this done?! Crushing your own dreams under the weight of your critical voice as if it’s the only way.

Think about this: imagine inheriting $100,000 dollars (free $$ 🤑) but refusing to use it to enhance your life because you didn’t “work” for it. That example is how we end up looking when we’re hard on ourselves (and others). Many of us prefer to struggle through our hardships, kicking ourselves while we’re down, just to say we “worked” for our victory. Spiritually speaking, God has already blessed us with unlimited grace and mercy. Honor Him by accepting the gift that He has already given to improve the quality of your life. Put an end to the self-directed negativity by making the choice to exercise the gift of God’s grace.

First of all, in the words of the late, great Nip Hussle, “I know that perfect timing feels like I’m too late.” And if that went over your head, there is no such thing as too late when it’s perfect [read: divine] timing. The pace of your life now may be hard to accept; after 9+ months of a global pandemic, you would think you’d be all adjusted. Resilience is one of the most supernatural things about us humans. Our ability to adapt is some sort of divine programming, yet we don’t give ourselves room (or patience) to adapt to jarring situations with kindness [grace definition #3]. As an advocate for self-compassion, I believe that your strength lies in how much grace you extend to yourself especially during hard times.

We can get into my spiritual beliefs later but for now, I just want you to know that nothing can defeat (or save) you until you give it permission. God’s divine assistance [grace definition #2] cannot save you until you accept it and give it permission to be a part of your life. Your hypercritical thoughts and unhelpful attitudes will defeat you as long as you feed it. When you’re down, try to look at it as a moment to re-prioritize your goals and to check-in with what you HAVE done. Reframe your “low” moments and find the opportunity or benefit instead.

Take a deep breath and remember:

Sometimes perfect timing feels like I’m too late /
But I know you still great in spite of your mistakes /
Before you run your race you gotta find a pace /
Just make sure you cross the line, and f*ck the time it takes

-Nipsey Hussle

Life is one big test, and 2020 seems to be an entrance exam for the next level of YOU. The best time to get sh*t done, to cry, to pause/rest, to reorganize your room, to apply for/quit that job or to move on from that relationship is now (yes even in a pandemic)!

And be sure to sprinkle some of that unlimited kindness that you got for FREE on top! 🙂

much love,

anika💚

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