Greatful…No Typo.
I’m feeling good. Real good. Feeling grateful. Feeling great. Feeling, “Greatful.” I just want to let you guys know that you can do anything if you just believe in yourself and stay the course. I am in a unique time in my life when I am clearly embarking on uncharted waters but I don’t feel any anxiety or worry about how I’m going to do as I continue to ascend as a person, a father, a business owner, a friend and so many of the other hats that I continue to wear on a continuous basis. I have done a great job at managing my time wisely by recognizing what’s important, first. And then going down the list. Knocking them off one by one is how I’m doing it. And I am helping others as I am continuing to grow and God continues to enlarge my territory. For the first time in a long time I finally feel like I’m getting my timing back and I’m a lot more pleasant to be around because of where my mindset is. I have a had a laser like focus with everything that has been going on with ‘Goodness and Mercy’ and I am excited that you get to join me in this journey as I continue to figure things out and learn from my experiences each and every day.
The universe continues to develop around me and God is at the steering wheel, comfortably. It’s the trust factor that enables me to get to this level of trust. Not only because I just don’t know what I’m doing, but because I trust that whatever I am doing is instructed and led by God and I am blessed to have the vision and the discernment to be able to navigate through life’s peaks and valleys. I have my health, I have my family, a great host of family and friends that have my best interest at heart and I could t ask for a better situation than we here I am currently. I am truly grateful and appreciative of my life. Where I’ve been and most importantly, where I’m going. It’s so crazy that a year ago, I was running around trying to have meeting with people, trying to convince them on my concepts and ideas and they never came to pass but as soon as I took the chance and decided to do things on my my own, things started to come together. Sometimes I wish that I would have recognized that early on, but that’s a part of the journey, I think. It’s about going through life’s experiences and letting it grow tour wisdom and understanding and I would much rather be a late bloomer than receive something I’m not ready for and ruining it because of my inexperience. But God puts you through things that you are ready to experience all BECAUSE of your inexperience. It all works towards your good. That’s why you have to count it all joy when you go through trials because it’s an opportunity to grow and learn and expand as person. Well, that’s my thoughts for the day. I know that I haven’t been writing as consistent as I would like but I have a growing business that is running faster and faster each and every day. It’s like when a baby first learns how to walk. They want to run fast once they get the hang of it and I think that’s the energy I’ve been encompassing over the last 60 days. Out of nowhere I’ve become a graphic designer and have already handed many clients that include Grocery forte and deli’s to small, budding clothing brands, catering services, all the way to major film and television production companies. It’s been crazy how everything has begun to unfold. That’s how things work I guess when you finally decide to take a chance on yourself and your happiness. Love you guys and I’ll be back tomorrow. It’s “Self-care Sunday” lol love you guys!
-Jermy
little by little…
One thing that I’ve come to realize since creating ‘Goodness and Mercy’ is that you have to do things at your own pace. I like to take my time. As much as I am someone who loves to do things fast and, I am also learning how to have patience that runs just as long, of not longer than my fast pace at life. It almost seems like an oxymoron to a certain degree. Mainly because people have general grouped “Moving fast” with a lack of patience and I believe that you can love a life by this theory. Just because the race is a marathon, doesn’t mean that I can manage to run just as far. It as fast as I can push my body to pull it off.
I love everything about my brand. I love the life that it affords me to live and I love waking up everyday to do what I love, and that is create and build a brand that will stand long enough for my grandchildren to have it handed down to them. That’s what this is about, in addition to being able to do what you love every day. But it’s to have a foundation that you can build centuries of generational wealth. I do not want to work for someone my entire life and risk getting fired. I don’t do well with being in a workplace where I am replaceable. It’s not a good feeling at all and I pray that no one has to experience that. But you don’t have to, if you’re willing to sacrifice and put in the work to live the life that you truly want to live.
Things at the Goodness and Mercy Brand has been great. I am truly happy and grateful that God has allowed me to find my path to the life I want to live and I am so appreciative of all the love and support. Thank you to everyone who has bought merch. I started this company a week after the pandemic began and it had truly been a blessing. A blessing because it came with a learning curve. A learning curve that I had to adjust to, because sometimes you can talk yourself out of things. Especially if it’s something you may perceive to be a large goal or ambition. It’s important to know that you can do it. YOU. CAN. DO. IT. You just have to do it little by little and stay focused on the work. If you stay focused on the work, the result is sure the follow. Much Love. ❤️
-Jermy
I been workin…
It seems like forever since I’ve lasted posted but a lot has been going on and I’m really glad that things are finally starting to roll. ‘Goodness and Mercy’ is like a baby that’s just learning to walk and wants to run fast and I’m really excited about where the brand is going and it’s only been 3 months! God is truly great and I’m thankful for all of you that had purchased merch. It’s allowing me to do cool things with my son who is here for the summer and I’m truly grateful for being able to have that quality time with him and it’s because of every shirt that you bought that I’m able to have that time, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🖤
I’m going to be a guest on the “Podcariously @ Odds” Podcast that will be lives streamed on YouTube. Be sure to check it out this Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at 9PM EST! We’ll be talking about relationships and what’s been going on with me and my life. I can’t wait and I hope you all check it out!
Other than that, I’ve been working on building an inventory of tees for Goodness and Mercy and I’m already able to supply a full size run in three different styles..
“Black and Beautiful” (BLK/WHT) SZ: S-XL
“Praying Woman” $25 (BLK/WHT) SZ: S-XL
“Beauty and Brains” $25 (BLK/GOLD) SZ: S-XL
So, these are the first run of shirts that are solely produced by myself. I make each one by hand and it’s about a 20min average to make each shirt from start to finish. So each one means a lot to me and it’s an honor that people want to wear what I created. I started this company when the pandemic started as a way to make some income while I was unemployed and now I’m working for myself…funny how God works things out, right? I’ve always had the desire to make t-shirts but it took having to be sat down in quarantine and isolated from the world to spark something that has been nothing but a blessing and would not have happened if I had not taken the chance on myself.
Its hard to trust in God when you are insecure about yourself. It’s important that you don’t live with the regret of NOT taking the chance to do something that you will truly be passionate about and excited to get up in the morning about. ThEn being able to own that experience and pass it down to your kids. All the while helping your community grow and come closer together. That’s the mission.
If you would like to purchase a shirt, please email me: goodnessandmercybrand@gmail.com
thanks so much guys, I gotta go but I’ll be back with another update! Believe in yourself and my God keep you. I pray that Goodness and Mercy follows you all the days of your life, much love. ❤️
-Jermy