So.... after my inexplicable vent on my last post, I have finally sought comfort in the knowledge that my cousin had bestowed upon me. Things were falling apart for me, I think maybe because I turned my back on God, and turned my back on believing or feeling, just coasting through life without any sense of direction, purpose or dedication to my craft. I was numb to everything around me, sure I wrote my book, but I really was not feeling myself at all.After some not so cool events in my life recently, I decided to give up and I became depressed and a bit negative, giving way for my recent venting. My cousin saw the vent and parted onto me some words of encouragement, 'maybe, you being unemployed is a sign that you should start following your dreams', and to be honest, at first I was like "yeah, okay", but then when it began to resonate with me, I began taking heed into what she said, and what she advised. START MY WEBSITE, BRAND MYSELF, GET MYSELF OUT THERE, PUT OUT YOUR WORK.Now this is all fine and dandy, but I have a family. Becoming a full time writer would mean that I won't have a steady income. That is something I would have to fly by with my hussy as he is sole provider at the moment. So i did. Not expecting him to agree, but without hesitation he said yes. And that boosted my confidence to another level. It was all I needed. His moral support and complete trust that I would indeed make it as a writer.I began praying again, feeling more uplifted than I had in a really long time. I began my website and myFacebook fan pagesand started really putting in a bit of work to start myself up, and the way I feel right now is unimaginable. I really feel good about this decision. Sure it would take sometime before I could start making a living off my writing, but we all have to start somewhere.I can't express enough how genuinely proud I am of myself and I haven't even released my book yet. The optimism I feel about my book and my future endeavors is surreal. I truly believe in me this time around.So, in conclusion, we must know when to look for signs of our elevation. They would look like a tumultuous series of events, it would look like no break is happening. Every thing may crumble at your feet, and maybe, just maybe, it's a sign for you to start a new chapter in your life. A sign for you to take that big leap of faith, that big chance and follow your dreams and your heart's desire. As long as it's something positive, take the shot - go for it!Never be afraid of taking risks. You never know what would be in store for you. Don't let others discourage you. For me, I was encouraged by everyone around me, which was the affirmation that I was on the right path of making this decision. I don't usually care what others think, but this one time I really needed it as a sign, and my choice was received positively by everyone.Life is funny, and God works in mysterious ways, but he never fails!I conclude, take that leap!I'm about to take this leap and I'm not even scared, I'm excited!Leave your comments, share this blog with people you think may need it and be happy! :)