How to Start Living the Dream God Gave You — Jessica L. Morris | Ep 159

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to “live the dream,” this episode is for you. I sit down with author, poet, and spiritual director Jessica L. Morris, who didn’t just stumble into her dream — she spent years taking one small step at a time to get there. We talk about the winding road that led her from fundraising and event planning to becoming a writer, including the challenges she faced, what woke her up to her purpose, and how she built her daily trust in the journey. Podcasters and creators will pick up two big takeaways: first, embracing the process — even when it doesn’t make sense — can lead to peace and surprising progress in your own creative work; second, the idea that “just enough light for the next step” is sometimes all you need, both in recovery and in making something meaningful. Tune in for thoughtful tips on staying present, trusting your path, and celebrating each day as it comes.If Observeday inspires you, subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your review and support help more people discover these stories.Get more than what you hear—join the Observeday newsletter for thoughtful takeaways, extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show.Sign up here: https://observeday.com/joinConnect With Jessica L MorrisWebsite: https://jessicalmorris.comPublisher: https://www.westbowpress.comAmazon: Search for “Sonbathing Jessica L Morris” on AmazonChapters00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction00:25 Jessica’s Journey to Writing01:36 Living the Dream vs. Dreaming02:34 Taking the Leap of Faith03:23 Support and Sacrifice in Family04:09 Early Love for Poetry05:19 Waking Up to Purpose06:01 The Process of Awakening07:00 Patience, Trust, and Progress08:02 Struggles with Addiction and Recovery10:32 Rising to a Calling11:23 Sunshine, Awakening, and Her Book12:14 Meaning of “Sonbathing”13:06 How the Book Helps Readers14:24 Finding the Book’s Title15:17 Staying Focused on the “Son”16:06 Writing, Blogging, and Book Creation16:57 What Jessica Hopes Readers Gain18:25 Trusting the Next Step19:02 Recovery Is One Day at a Time20:18 Success Is Showing Up20:48 Advice for Those Still Dreaming21:21 Accepting Where You Are22:55 Letting Go of Certainty24:13 Final Words and Living the Dream24:57 Trusting the Future to God25:29 Where to Find Jessica’s Book26:11 Closing and Thank You