Ok, who remembers that line from Boomerang? Halle Berry with the finger to Eddie Murphy's forehead??

It is one of the best lines in the movie! What she actually says is,

Yes, it makes you want to jump to your feet, clapping for the righteousness of it all. But after you sit back down and take a moment to think about it, what does it really mean?

I use this quote because it is a powerful example of the difference between love as a noun and love as a verb. Are you simply talking about love or is love moving your body where it should be? Now remove love and slide in Faith to replace it. Whew! Did it just get a little warmer in here, or is it just me?

Reader, when you use Faith as a verb instead of a noun, ACTION is required. It is no longer an inert word you belt out in a song or something emblazoned on your t-shirt. It now means faith should've sent the email, clicked the link, applied online, took the chance, asked for the sale OR brought your entire self home instead of wherever you were lol.

Imani, the 7th day of Kwanzaa, means Faith

As we close out 2024 and ring in the new year, I'm reminded of the faith-based action we took to realize our dream of living abroad:

• For years we dreamed of being global citizens, experiencing life in another country. Action: We finally put pen to paper and started planning out how it could happen
• When the stresses of COVID, violence, discrimination and my husband's job started wearing us down, we could feel there was a better way to live for us. Action: A spontaneous trip to Tanzania & the decision for early retirement
• We had this wild idea of the 4 of us scouting the most promising countries on our list knowing it would take a year to live in them all. Action: I brought on more clients, a new budget and put savings on autopay - just in case we could
• I knew we were making a once-in-a-lifetime journey around the world as a family probably for the last time. Action: I paused all launches & active marketing in my business so I could be present (and ended up having my highest revenue year!)
• When we came back home from our 13 month scouting trip, we knew we wanted to move abroad but the reality of it was so daunting and emotional that it seemed impossible. Action: We set a firm date to move and started getting rid of everything in our home (20+ years of stuff!)
• There was so much unknown. It felt like EVERY decision was monumental and we weren't deserving of this amazing life we envisioned. Action: SO MUCH personal growth work and we asked for help! We networked, asked questions and paid for support.

We are still using faith as a verb right now! My point is, living the life you dream of won't happen simply because you have faith that it will.

It happens in the NOW.

When you step forward in the darkness.

Faith is active, audacious and unapologetic.

It doesn't hear excuses, it hears movement.

Ok, it's your turn. Ask yourself and then reply and tell me:

What will be my first 2025 Faith-fueled step?

In Spirit,

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P.S. Save the date: January 10th, 2025. We're getting together to audaciously create a year that sets up the rest of your life: Reflect, Realign & Elevate