A whisper from God led me to dust off a book I'd written a decade ago—"Bless Yourself Chronicles: 10 Steps to Breathe Life into your Redesign." Little did I know when penning those words that they would become the very blueprint I'd need to navigate the tumultuous decade ahead.

Tears streamed down my face as I flipped through pages written by a woman who had no idea she was about to face bankruptcy, divorce, and job loss. Yet somehow, she had already crafted the guidance her future self would desperately need. What struck me wasn't the perfection of the writing (the book went out with minimal editing after an editor failed to deliver), but the evidence that even before life's storms hit, my purpose was already alive and speaking.

This powerful revelation challenged everything I thought about purpose and timing. So many of us feel behind or forgotten when life takes unexpected turns. We shelve dreams, abandon projects, and convince ourselves we've missed our moment. But what if that's not true? What if your purpose doesn't expire but rather matures as you do? What if that journal, business concept, or creative project you set aside years ago wasn't abandoned but was simply waiting for you to grow into it?

Your past work might contain exactly the wisdom, insight, and direction you need for this current season. Even more importantly, it might hold the very message someone else desperately needs to hear. Don't sit on what God has called you to share—someone is waiting for your story, your experience, your breath of "yes" to help them navigate their journey.

This week, I challenge you to elevate your purpose by returning to what you thought was finished. That creation wasn't just for then—it might be the key to your next chapter of growth. Send me a DM @thehartshello if this resonates with you. I want to celebrate what you're rediscovering because we're on this journey together.