It's Okay To Be Misunderstood

How to Think and Move When You're In the Test, Transition, and the Trenches

By: Jonathan Frejuste

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In order for the fulfillment of purpose to take place, there needs to be a courageous look at the path each person takes to pursue purpose and a determination as to whether it’s suitable and effective for the desired outcome. This will inevitably lead to relational and/or emotional challenges regarding the path you choose.

When you set out to solve a problem, do something unconventional or create something new in your world/the world, get ready for the tug of war between your purpose and people’s preferences – your destiny and the desires/agendas of others for your life – your internal clarity and the social expectation of others. This is for those who see every need as their responsibility or have a hard time discerning what they should do next and how. What often happens with people who seek to be productive is that you occupy a space of being relied upon and in many ways, derive a sense of identity and well-being for being there for people. It can even lead to public praise, recognition, and respect for serving that role. If you’re seasoned, you know it usually doesn’t end well – either with physical/emotional/relational wrecks and a life of regrets.

A common experience in this situation is that you are often idolized and once you disappoint people’s expectations, you’re demonized. The goal of this piece is to humanize you so you can breathe and move forward knowing that the social and emotional landscape of purpose inevitably leads to you disappointing some people and being misunderstood.
This guide will provide a paradigm and a set of perspectives/practices that you can operate out of in order to do the best you can in the season you’re in with the tools you have at your disposal. I wish you well!

Jonathan Frejuste is an author and the creator of TheBridge330, a mentoring program whose mission is to provide quality mentoring tools and resources to underserved, under-resourced, and vulnerable communities in ways that support sustained social change, a restoration of hope, and an avenue to emotional health. You can learn more at www.thebridge330.com.