The Invisible Black Woman

Some days, it feels like you’re running on fumes. Like you’re giving your all, but life keeps asking for more. Maybe you’ve been praying, working, or hustling with everything you’ve got, and yet, the finish line feels like a mirage—always just out of reach. But let me remind you of something: Your life is just around the corner from spectacular. Don’t give up now.

Corners are funny things, aren’t they? They hide what’s coming next. You’re walking along, feeling the weight of the world, and then suddenly, something incredible awaits. A new opportunity, a breakthrough, or maybe just a moment of clarity that changes everything.

The trick is holding on long enough to make the turn.

Waiting can be the heaviest burden. It’s not just the passing of time, it’s the uncertainty that eats at you. What if this effort doesn’t pay off? What if spectacular isn’t waiting for me? What if all this is for nothing?

Those thoughts aren’t just fears; they’re the shadows cast by doubt and exhaustion. And if we’re being real, they’re valid. Sometimes the waiting is long. Too long. You see others sprinting ahead, making it look easy, while you’re left clutching the pieces of your dreams, wondering if you’ll ever get your turn.

Let’s pause right there. Because here’s the thing: you’re not on the same road as anyone else. Your path is your own, and it’s tailor-made for you. Sure, the wait may feel lonely, but it’s in this solitude that you build resilience, clarity, and focus. The truth is, spectacular has always been on the other side of persistence. It’s the prize for those who don’t quit when the journey gets hard.

Can I be honest for a second? Giving up looks really appealing sometimes. I mean, who wouldn’t want to trade the struggle for a simpler path? Who wouldn’t want to drop the heavy baggage and walk away?

But here’s the problem: giving up doesn’t actually free you. It just trades one burden for another. Because when you abandon your dreams, you carry the weight of regret instead. You start wondering, “What if I’d held on just a little longer?” And that weight? It’s heavier than any struggle you’re facing now.

Giving up isn’t freedom, it’s surrender. And not the good kind of surrender that brings peace. It’s the kind that leaves you wondering what might have been if you had just held on.

Sometimes, we’re so focused on the “big moment” that we miss the small miracles along the way. A kind word from a stranger. A chance encounter that shifts your perspective. A quiet moment of reflection that reminds you why you started in the first place.

What if spectacular isn’t just one grand moment, but a series of small ones that build on each other? What if the real magic happens in the little victories: the days you choose to keep going, the times you say “yes” to yourself, the moments you push through the doubt?

It’s easy to overlook these moments because they don’t feel like fireworks. But they’re the foundation of something bigger. They’re the breadcrumbs leading you to the corner you’re about to turn.

Here’s the thing about corners: you can’t see what’s beyond them until you take the step. It’s faith in action. It’s trusting that the path you’re on will lead to something beautiful, even when the road feels impossibly long.

Think about it: how many times have you looked back on your life and realized that the hardest moments were the ones that prepared you for what came next? The heartbreak that made you stronger. The rejection that redirected you to something better. The failure that taught you a lesson you didn’t know you needed.

You didn’t know it then, but those moments were preparing you to turn the corner. They were shaping you into someone who could handle the spectacular things waiting on the other side.

The same is true now. Every step you take, no matter how small, is bringing you closer to what’s next. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to sprint. All you need is the courage to take the next step, and then the next. Before you know it, you’ll look back and realize that you didn’t just turn a corner, you turned your life around.

Let’s talk about what spectacular really means. Because if you’re expecting it to come in the form of a lottery win or a dramatic Hollywood moment, you might be missing the point.

Spectacular isn’t just something that happens to you. It’s something that’s already inside you, waiting to be unleashed. It’s the quiet confidence that grows stronger with every challenge you overcome. It’s the courage to dream, even when the world tells you not to. It’s the resilience that keeps you moving forward, no matter what.

The truth is, you’ve already done spectacular things. Think about where you started and how far you’ve come. Think about the battles you’ve fought, the odds you’ve defied, the progress you’ve made. Spectacular isn’t something you’re waiting for; it’s something you’re becoming.

Oh, the critics. The ones who tell you you’re dreaming too big, moving too slow, or aiming too high. They love to remind you of all the reasons you can’t or shouldn’t pursue your dreams.

But let me tell you something: critics don’t turn corners. They stay right where they are, stuck in their comfort zones, watching from the sidelines as others take the risks and reap the rewards. Don’t let their fear and doubt become yours. They don’t see the corner you’re about to turn, and they don’t know the spectacular things waiting for you on the other side.

If life were a straight line, we’d see everything coming. There’d be no surprises, no suspense, no moments of awe. Corners are what keep us curious. They force us to trust, to hope, to keep moving even when we’re not sure where the path leads.

The corner matters because it’s where growth happens. It’s where you prove to yourself that you’re capable of more than you ever imagined. It’s where you discover that the journey is just as important as the destination.

So if today feels heavy, if the thought of taking one more step feels like too much, let this be your reminder: you are closer than you think. Spectacular isn’t some far-off dream; it’s waiting for you right around the corner.

Every journey has its moments of doubt, its moments of fatigue. But here’s what I know for sure: the people who turn the corner are the ones who don’t quit. They’re the ones who keep showing up, keep believing, keep moving forward.

So here’s my challenge to you: Don’t give up. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever. Because your life is just around the corner from spectacular.

Until next time, I wish you nothing but sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns, which are no less fictitious than the unstoppable you are.