This week, I had a dream. It’s was vivid and linear–unlike my standard all-over-the-place adventure–and I when I woke up, I knew I was supposed to pay attention.
My wife and I were watching a documentary in a large room full of people. After it ended, the room gave a standing ovation and began to congratulate my wife. I was a bit confused and then I realized…she created this entire thing and I had no clue!
That’s when she started giving away codes to download it for free.
The entrepreneur in me kicked into high gear.
“We can market this hun, put it on DVD!” (Apparently, I didn’t age well in my dream.)
“Relax,” she said. “It’s on Netflix.”
Sure enough, 189 positive reviews. Rocking it!
She took me over to her makeshift closet with a janky duct tape microphone she used for the voiceover. The cords were all tangled around hangers, clothes were being used for sound proofing.
I felt empty. I do all of this stuff for a living. Why didn’t she involve me? Why wasn’t I consulted or brought into the process?
I sat with that emptiness for a few days, processing hard on what I was supposed to get out of this strangely pivotal momentum in my sub-conscience.
It didn’t come right away. But when it did, I had to sit with it for a minute.
“Son, your wife doesn’t need what you do, and neither do I.”
Whoa. When my Father God speaks, it’s time to sit up and listen.
I tear up typing that, because I have always put a high value on what I do. I work hard to ensure people stay connected to their faith through music. I enjoy many hobbies and continually focus on getting better at them. I pride myself at bringing a level of focus and excellence to anything I’m involved in. My family is provided for and my wife can stay home, raising our kiddos.
I would guess, at some level, most of us put a bit too much value on what we do. But it’s one of my many crutches that is slowly being taking away from me in this season as I’m convinced that I can walk forward without it.
I want to hear about an important dream that you’ve had recently. One that helped you move forward and grow as a person. Post in the comments, or shoot me an email at kevin@project887.com.
Have a great week… hopefully doing a little less. –Kevin