Something Has to Shake

A few weeks back, I encountered a sleepless night that caused me to be awake until 4am due to my mind running off with thoughts. I was scrolling and reading something online that sparked a huge surge of motivation within me. I then declared out loud, something HAS to shake, and proceeded to write out what that shaking will require of me. I mean the good kind of life “shaking” that causes you to snap out of it and get to it. Whatever it is that you may not have been going all in on in the first place that pushes life to send the wake up call you need. Delighted to report that the spark of 4am motivation has not burned out and I have been fanning the flame by acting on it. 

Here’s the thing, our motivation to keep showing up and giving our all can waver when we have yet to see the fruits of our labor come to fruition. The paradox is that you have to keep showing up and giving your all in order to see something shake. Eventually something HAS to shake because your consistent sowing in the right direction has no choice but to reward you. It takes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual fortitude to stay committed even when you do not feel motivated. In the context of this post, something HAS to shake means that something has to change, something has to move, something has to get better, something has to grow, something has to come to me that is meant for me. Keep in mind that the shaking will require something of you in order to see true change. Whether it is taking action, getting out of your head and own way, seeking help and guidance, and any other necessary efforts. May you respond with a resounding yes to taking action when your, something HAS to shake, motivational moment arrives. 

Joy Gem: “Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” - Dale Carnegie