Vision In The Valley
Finding inspiration, even in the low valleys of your journey and appreciating that the Lord speaks to us wherever we are. You are at the foundation of your next victory, your next peak...and the only place to look is UP!
Vision In The Valley
Season 2 Episode 1 Get Some Joy
Good morning. My name is Quan Noel, and I’m excited to introduce my podcast, Vision in the Valley. This podcast is about my spiritual journey, discovering myself, learning about my family and friends, and understanding the unique love language the Lord uses to communicate with me. For me, that love language is dreams. He’s spoken to me through dreams for as long as I can remember, and as I’ve grown older, I’ve realized how unique and purposeful this is.
Vision in the Valley is about sharing these dreams and the revelations they bring. I hope that by sharing my journey, others will find inspiration and insight into their own spiritual paths.
I’d like to start with an intriguing story about an artist at the peak of his career. This artist had a unique talent for replicating well-known works of art on extremely small canvases, like coins or the size of pencil erasers. His dedication was astonishing, as he even used hairs from his own body for the delicate work, and he had to time his strokes between breaths and heartbeats to avoid disrupting his art.
Despite his incredible talent and the beauty of his finished pieces, the artist revealed to a producer that he did not enjoy the process of creating his work. His joy came only from seeing others appreciate his art. This struck me deeply, as it parallels how many of us approach our daily lives. We often go through our routines, whether as dentists, accountants, bus drivers, or artists, without finding joy in the process, focusing only on the end result.
Life is a journey, and the finished product isn’t revealed until we’re no longer here. Therefore, it’s essential to find joy in our daily lives and routines. Even if we don’t enjoy every single day, we must seek moments of joy in the journey itself. For me and my coworkers, work can be challenging, but it’s crucial to find joy in the process, not just in the outcomes.
This realization has changed my life, and I believe it can make a significant difference in yours too. Don’t wait for the finished product to experience joy. Find it in the journey, in between heartbeats and breaths.
I’m excited to share more about my journey and revelations through this podcast. I hope you’ll join me, grow with me, and find your own moments of joy and revelation. Thank you for listening, and I look forward to our next conversation.