A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary

As the waiting season continues for me in my road to medical school, I realized that I am not alone in my waiting. There are several of you who may also be going through your own waiting season, whether waiting for acceptances to college, or for exam scores back, or in other areas of life.

I am so blessed to say that I have felt an enormous amount of peace the past few weeks, and I think that I have finally figured out the rules to the waiting game. So today, I want to encapsulate my thoughts, and share them with you, in the hopes that they can help you through your waiting season.

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Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) - Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music- https://music.apple.com/us/album/jireh-feat-chandler-moore-naomi-raine/1557087895?i=1557087898

KINGDOM KEYS

The Hour Has Come | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/XkFzJ7vsuj8

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:2-4

Attitude Of Expectancy: Day 3 • Devotional

“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/php.4.8-9.NLT

EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS

I practice patience with grace and ease.

I'm rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid.

I am optimistic and thankful for my life's path.

I can move beyond anxiety by having patience.

I am thankful for the hard times, that can only make me stronger.

I preserve the peace I feel surrounding me by seeking out the good in each and every situation today.

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
attitude of expectancy - 2:19

expect to be tested + how to navigate- 7:30

becoming fully developed by the process - 12:12

14:14

wait for what being prepared for you- 20:00

being content- 24:18

the object of the game - 26:11

if He did it before, He can do it again- 29:49

college advice - 31:54

while you’re waiting, wait well - 34:20

kingdom keys 35:52

episode affirmations - 37:46

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Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

the Grio article on Pastor Mike Todd - https://thegrio.com/2022/01/19/pastor-mike-todd-apologizes-churchgoers-face-spit/

Cancel culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancel_culture#:~:text=By around 2015%2C the concept,supporting a person or work.

Miss Teen USA under fire for allegedly using N-word - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/07/31/miss-teen-usa-under-fire-allegedly-using-n-word/87888744/

KINGDOM KEYS

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.3.23.NLT

Morning Devotion- We ALL Fall Short of The Glory of God! Marquetta Bolden- Hawthorne - https://youtu.be/YnKvHDRMuEQ

EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS

I forgive myself for mistakes I made when I didn't know better.

I know there is a divine reason behind everything.

Mistakes are invitations to learn something new.

I learn from my mistakes and become a better person.

I forgive others that made mistakes today. We are all human.

I realize that my mistakes don't define me. How I react to them, and whether I choose to learn from them are what define me.

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
brain freeze (Mike Todd is cancelled?!) - 1:40

consumed with reach- 16:03

viral gone wrong: Logan Paul - 22:04

waiting well w/ faith- 8:30

if it’s not in line w/ God, it will be detrimental to your calling- 27:03

the history of cancel culture - 28:56

tiers of cancellation- 34:03

cancel culture in pageantry - 37:21

cancel culture is social justice - 40:16

the toxicity of cancel culture - 42:30

kingdom keys 48:11

episode affirmations - 50:20

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

Last week, we talked about “hating your here” because of destination addiction. So ready for the next, I’m getting frustrated trying to understand the WHEN to God’s Plan. In this episode, I remanence on the times when I’ve waited well vs. when I impatiently persisted against God’s preference, and how I ultimately regret going against His will for my life. During my surgery day story-time, I realize how I have to be just as willing to be out of control, as I am in the procedure room, allowing God to use this season to build my faith, grow my trust and to shape my character.

KINGDOM KEYS

Bamboozled By The Blessing // What To Do After A Blessing // Crazyer Faith (Part 8) // Michael Todd - https://youtu.be/Z2Cqa2uHses

It Had To Happen This Way | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/peu3cjUuqvA

“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:14

“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:31-33

EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS

I am content with where I am at the moment.

Everything that I need will be provided to me at the right time and the right place.

I am determined to be happy and content.

I dedicate time to my happiness and well-being.

I am content even when life isn't perfect.

I choose to be happy even in times of challenge or difficulty.

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
destination addiction - 2:00

if He did it before- 5:40

if at first you don’t succeed, trust God- 6:33

waiting well w/ faith- 8:30

when’s the last time you were happy?- 13:52

waiting shapes our character - 16:48

called to wait?- 17:45

surgery day story time - 19:10

being obedient, no matter how long the wait - 26:08

the world doesn’t revolve around me - 28:48

kingdom keys 32:03

episode affirmations - 40:20

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If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

It’s been a week since the start of the new year, and I’m already starting off shaky. Between COVID, a snow storm, work and the little struggles of life, I’ve found myself hating my “here”. Worst of all, the new year, new me rhetoric on social media has been making me discontent with my own life, instead of inspiring me to start or continue on my spiritual wellness journey. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about comparison, the growing pains of our 20s, and how God wants to develop us in private so we can effectively demonstrate our purpose in public.

KINGDOM KEYS

Surviving Redefining- Sarah Jakes Roberts - https://youtu.be/P-Vz-clTORI

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin....” Zechariah 4:10

“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13

Philippians 4:12-13 The Message Bible-

“Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.”

Prayer:

Lord, Help me to not seek approval from others, but from you alone. Show me how to be patient and open to the process of you approving me in private.

EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS

I am a confident, continuous work in progress.

I believe in myself and my ability to reach my full potential.

I believe in my ability to achieve whatever I set my mind to.

Today, I release my fears and open my mind to new possibilities.

I find harmony in the changes happening in my life.

I trust the process.

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
the start to my new year - 2:00

being transparent in my redefining, but not too soon- 15:20

year of love, but I hate u- 23:30

social media comparison - 29:34

audience question- 31:11

surrender to God’s plan - 35:01

this is going to be a process- 36:56

obscurity produces integrity - 38:11

growing pains of your 20s - 45:33

kingdom keys - 50:34

episode affirmations - 54:35

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

KINGDOM KEYS

Rise, Slay, Eat - Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts - https://youtu.be/tGGnQeX0Sis

timestamps

0:00 - welcome to a work in progress the podcast

1:02 - new location = new season???

3:46 - full circle moment

8:16 - mhm curriculum

10:00 - nothing is guaranteed

13:20 - moving to dc

15:27 - classes I took and their difficulty

17:33 - virtual learning

19:02 - professors

21:41 - studying to retake the mcat

25:27 - the contract and next steps

26:37 - my med school application

27:02 - worst case scenario

28:32 - next semester and looking ahead

30:35 - KINGDOM KEYS

32:09 -guided affirmations

episode affirmations

I am seeing the amazing results of my hard work.

I focus on progress, not perfection.

I am on the right path for my career and my future.

I am capable of achieving all of my goals.

I grow and learn everyday.

I thrive on new challenges and love to work hard. I put my heart into everything I do.

I have the power to follow my dreams and live my best life.

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.

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