I‘m back in my Epiphany Era. Yes, you heard me right. I’m back exercising the power and freedom that comes with being in my own self-defined Epiphany Era. Hence the title, “The Power of E: The Gift That Keeps on Giving.” It is truly a gift to be able to inspire, empower, and influence others. And it’s one that I hope continues to feed not only myself but my supporters as well.
So, after a two-year hiatus, I am returning to my roots. Returning to who I am at my core. Which is creating and expressing my thoughts through written or spoken words. I first came up with the name Epiphany Me during the summer of 2020. The world was in the early phases of the global public health crisis-COVID 2019-and I also felt like my life was in a crisis. I was in the middle of my Saturn return and I felt like life was showing me all the places in my life that needed my attention; with my life’s purpose and career taking center stage.
Is Life Better on Saturn??
For those of you who may have never heard of a Saturn return, in short, it is basically when life makes you reassess the, “Am I where I want to be in life?” and if not, “Then, who is it I see myself becoming?” type questions. And it usually happens when you’re nearing the age of 30. So, at that time in my life, I was in a position that was not a good fit in every way. I was tired of being in a repetitive cycle of being mismanaged by supervisors and being in environments that did not serve me or nurture my gifts and talents. I just knew there was more. I just knew that I would not be content with my life until I designed a life that was representative of what I loved doing.
On January 19, 2020, short of two months before the pandemic hit, I wrote in one of my journal entries titled “Manifestation List” that “I will find my sweet spot or niche”, meaning, “I will be in alignment with God’s will for me.” So, fast forward to June of that year after praying and bouncing ideas between myself and trusted loved ones, the name Epiphany Me was born. By definition, epiphany means to be enlightened. Epiphany Me was the phrase that spoke to me and represented the overall intent and purpose of my to-be brand. Soon after, I created a website and social media page to bring life to my brand and showcase my writing and creativity.
Then, in August 2020, I left or I should say was ‘pushed out’ of my then job. Although the experience was painful, it was a blessing and a much-needed ending. As I was able to fully focus on my doctoral program and my newly created brand, Epiphany Me. I was enjoying the process of creating and finding my voice. And I believe that process also helped with writing my dissertation.
I completed my doctoral program in December 2022 and by the spring of that next year, I found myself in yet another repetitive cycle. I again found myself in an unfilling job, that was only chosen as a means to an end. But at what expense you ask? Well, for starters my peace, my joy, my time. The things that matter most. Plus, I was still fresh out of my doctoral program and was trying to undo the trauma that had accumulated during those years of my life. Only to jump right into yet another traumatizing environment.
UnBlocking My Blessings
Now, don’t get me wrong. Being a PhD presents you access to opportunities and privileges that may have otherwise not been accessible. So, being able to have access to a role that I “thought” matched my new credentials, is a blessing, but I soon realized it is not my blessing. I felt so much resentment and regret because I was having flashbacks to my prior job from 2020 and how I promised myself I would not repeat that experience. Only to repeat that experience.
However, earlier this year, I was watching this interview Tabitha Brown did with Lewis Howes, titled, “You’ve Been Blocking Your Blessings! Do This to Manifest Like Crazy.” And during that interview, she said something that was very eye-opening. At one point she said,
“God won’t bless who you pretend to be, but who you are.”
-Tabitha Brown
It was at that moment I realized I was going to continue hitting that proverbial wall in my career if I am not living authentically and puposefully. So, I cannot pretend anymore. I can no longer accept roles and opportunities that do not reflect who I am. Or that isn’t representative of the qualities and characteristics I value most. I want to live out my dream job. And for some that is a job that already exists and for others, it is one they must create.
So, I’m back in my Epiphany Era. I’m back to creating a life that speaks to my soul, one that brings me true joy from being my authentic self. Long gone are the days of pleasing others, only for the sake of my own needs. Being in my Epiphany Era means I must also live by what I preach. I must also believe in the power of E. I must also seek enlightenment, empowerment, and evolution in my daily life. I must believe I am worthy and deserving of living a poetic life. And that I have the power to remove the things that speak otherwise. Things that only take from me or weigh me down. And so do you.
So do you believe in the power of E?
