It must be the season. First, I am sorry to hear of your disappointment but very interested in what God in line for you next. I just went through this. I led three ministries at our parish, one of them for ten years. I participated in a bunch of others. Two months ago, I retired from all of them, though I decided I had to keep the Veterans group together. It was hugely disappointing to walk away because I poured a lot into those ministries but God guided me in a different direction. One of the ministries was taking too much brain space and, honestly, I was the wrong guy to lead it. Since freeing up my time, I'm almost done with my first book and have a few other projects that are starting to kick off. God is great at filling those cracks. Keep us posted, buddy!
It's very true what you say about "brain space" Constantly thinking about the output of the brand (socials, article, podcast, bright idea/topic, whatever) and leaving little space for anything else that I SHOULD be focused on. I also poured a lot into this apostolate, making it hard to walk away from. Over the past couple of months I just feel like God's hand is not present. If anything his hand may be against it, because he knows that's the only way to pry me away from me and make me move on to the next chapter.
I'll still be present. Active on Notes, and likely to do a podcast here and there, so you'll still see me around.
I've always appreciated your balanced approach to your content! The Spiritual Maturity episode was a help to me to set aside my gripes, and refocus on Jesus. It's something I always knew, but forgot for a time! Wishing I could've interacted more with your content. I've been doing a lot of social media purging off and on the last few years. Hoping the best for you and your family! Hoping you reappear again!😉 Will keep following just in case!
Thank you, brother. I'm glad I was able to contribute to your experience. And thank you for letting me know that. Definitely keep following because I'll still post something here and there, and whatever thing I offer next, my Substack followers will be the first to be told about it.
Thanks man! Unfortunately only you and like 3 other people thought so lol
As I keep saying, I'm not vanishing, I just need to cut myself free of any sense of duty to this apostolate, focus more on what God HAS asked of me in my real life, and maybe even have some time to do something more fun (still Catholic-y but more enjoyable). I'm not cutting myself free of the people that enjoy my work.
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for saying it. I’ll keep you guys informed of anything new I get into. And I’ll still post the occasional podcast or blog here and there. Thank you for your support and your kind words. God be with you.
Hey man! I’m not literally going away, you won’t have to miss me too much. I’m just stopping this I’ll still drop a podcast here and there, or do a Live stream to Substack here and there. And I suspect I’m going to do something new (I have 2 things in mind) in the near future, but it’ll be more fun and less like a load to carry.
Thanks, Richie, that’s so kind of you. As I said on Notes, don’t be surprised if you see me going Live, or see that I’ve posted a podcast or blog here and there. I’m not vanishing, I just have to focus less on this stuff so that I can focus more on what God has put in front of me. Thanks for reading and for subscribing. God bless you my friend!
Sometimes examining ourselves and putting things aside isn't the end of anything but a chapter, moving forward in the novel of our lives. Good things ahead, always.
Thanks for that, Nate. It’s funny you say that, because I do see it as a new chapter, not the end of a story. I just think I was holding on to this particular chapter for too long, and I wasn’t letting God have space to write the next one, whatever it may be.
Take care. Don't be a stranger!
It must be the season. First, I am sorry to hear of your disappointment but very interested in what God in line for you next. I just went through this. I led three ministries at our parish, one of them for ten years. I participated in a bunch of others. Two months ago, I retired from all of them, though I decided I had to keep the Veterans group together. It was hugely disappointing to walk away because I poured a lot into those ministries but God guided me in a different direction. One of the ministries was taking too much brain space and, honestly, I was the wrong guy to lead it. Since freeing up my time, I'm almost done with my first book and have a few other projects that are starting to kick off. God is great at filling those cracks. Keep us posted, buddy!
Sorry, I sent my reply prematurely and then edited it to finish it if you want to read the rest (my original reply)
It's very true what you say about "brain space" Constantly thinking about the output of the brand (socials, article, podcast, bright idea/topic, whatever) and leaving little space for anything else that I SHOULD be focused on. I also poured a lot into this apostolate, making it hard to walk away from. Over the past couple of months I just feel like God's hand is not present. If anything his hand may be against it, because he knows that's the only way to pry me away from me and make me move on to the next chapter.
I'll still be present. Active on Notes, and likely to do a podcast here and there, so you'll still see me around.
I've always appreciated your balanced approach to your content! The Spiritual Maturity episode was a help to me to set aside my gripes, and refocus on Jesus. It's something I always knew, but forgot for a time! Wishing I could've interacted more with your content. I've been doing a lot of social media purging off and on the last few years. Hoping the best for you and your family! Hoping you reappear again!😉 Will keep following just in case!
Thank you, brother. I'm glad I was able to contribute to your experience. And thank you for letting me know that. Definitely keep following because I'll still post something here and there, and whatever thing I offer next, my Substack followers will be the first to be told about it.
I'll miss your work. It was one of the most relatable Catholic Substacks. Glad you are doing what's good for you though!
Thanks man! Unfortunately only you and like 3 other people thought so lol
As I keep saying, I'm not vanishing, I just need to cut myself free of any sense of duty to this apostolate, focus more on what God HAS asked of me in my real life, and maybe even have some time to do something more fun (still Catholic-y but more enjoyable). I'm not cutting myself free of the people that enjoy my work.
You will succeed soon by God’s will with the gifts he has bestowed on you. All the best!
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for saying it. I’ll keep you guys informed of anything new I get into. And I’ll still post the occasional podcast or blog here and there. Thank you for your support and your kind words. God be with you.
Well dang man! I'll miss you. I believe I have you followed everywhere and I look forward to whatever new content you make when you're ready.
Hey man! I’m not literally going away, you won’t have to miss me too much. I’m just stopping this I’ll still drop a podcast here and there, or do a Live stream to Substack here and there. And I suspect I’m going to do something new (I have 2 things in mind) in the near future, but it’ll be more fun and less like a load to carry.
God bless you on your journey. Thank you for all that you have done.
Thanks, Richie, that’s so kind of you. As I said on Notes, don’t be surprised if you see me going Live, or see that I’ve posted a podcast or blog here and there. I’m not vanishing, I just have to focus less on this stuff so that I can focus more on what God has put in front of me. Thanks for reading and for subscribing. God bless you my friend!
Good luck to you!
Sometimes examining ourselves and putting things aside isn't the end of anything but a chapter, moving forward in the novel of our lives. Good things ahead, always.
Thanks for that, Nate. It’s funny you say that, because I do see it as a new chapter, not the end of a story. I just think I was holding on to this particular chapter for too long, and I wasn’t letting God have space to write the next one, whatever it may be.