Shalom Mishpacha, it’s Hadarah. Praise Yahuah! Finally. I’ve regained my focus on Yahuah’s call for my life. I want to share how I got to this place, and how focus is helping me to feel alive again. There’s one simple trick that’s helped me. It has to do with setting my timer lol. But before we get there, allow me to share the background story. This is a long post, but prayerfully, if you’re struggling with something similar, it can help you to focus too.
Slow down
Focus
Submit to the will of Yahuah
Sweet Submission.
When all the pieces in my life fit together, it’s usually because I’ve made the decision to slow down, focus, and submit to the will of Yahuah. I’ve learned that submission always brings me back to a sweet spot. Yahuah is The Most High after all, and truly, He knows what’s best for our lives. When I finally stop running from my calling, truly, there’s nothing else like it. Submission and obedience brings me to a place of fulfillment that nothing else does.
Keep Pressing on.
This past week, for the first time in far too long, everything fell into place. I recorded a new single for you ๐ It feels really good to be recording again. The single will be out on all the streaming platforms in just a few weeks. I just have to do a little more mixing and upload it for my distributor to get set up on the back end. If all goes as planned, the new single will be here for you by March 31st. If you haven’t already, you can sign up with your email to stay connected, and Iโll let you know as soon as it’s available.
Itโs been over a year since Iโve officially released any new music. My plan was to do SO MUCH more music last year, but I struggled to find the balance and consistency needed to actually do the work until now.
โI press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of Elohim in Messiah ืืืืฉืข.โ
Philippians 3:14
Finding a way to Focus.
Typically, I’m an all-or-nothing person. When I’m into a project, no matter what it is, I tend to go hard until it’s done. Doing things this way can be productive, but exhausting. Even when I’m feeling super passionate about what I’m doing, I find I have to recover from what I was doing the next day, simply because I’ve just done too much of it. And sometimes, it takes me several days to recover. Leave a comment below if you’re an all-or-nothing type of person too. I know somebody out there knows exactly what I mean!
In spite of my all-or-nothing nature, Iโve finally found a way to focus, and a schedule that allows for balance in my life. The way I used to approach both music and gardening, my two main areas of focus in life, would often leave me feeling completely spent. I used to make excuses and allow the exhaustion to continue on, because I believed whatever project I was working on at the time was totally worth it.
At a certain point you have to ask yourself,
Am I just doing too much?
For example, I used to try to fit music in first thing in the morning, long before the crack of dawn. I’m talking 3:30am or 4:30am. Remember those behind-the-scenes videos from last year? Yeah – that was all happening WAY too early. I was doing that because it was quiet, and the world was completely still at that time. My home studio isnโt sound proof, so you can hear when neighborhood dogs are barking outside, and when people are mowing their lawns. That’s just normal life. So I figured working on music early before the world woke up was the best solution.
I was wrong. That idea worked for a while, but I quickly grew tired of waking up so early every single day. Even though I would go to sleep early, I was still physically exhausted. I really had to push myself to do it, and I could tell it wasn’t going to work long term. Creativity just doesnโt flow for me when Iโm exhausted. So I knew something needed to change.
Now I start most of my days at a reasonable time – around 6am, latest 7am. I usually spend time with Yahuah in prayer, and listen to the audio Bible while doing some light exercises, like deep squats and stretches, to wake up my body. Then Iโll do a few things in the kitchen, set up my lime water to infuse for the day, have some fruit for breakfast, and head out to the garden.
This is the key.
I used to spend all day in the garden. Now I give myself limits and structure so I don’t do too much of anything at once. Truly I’ve learned how to focus. Instead of spending the whole day working outside, joyfully choosing to exhaust myself by doing a million different tasks – all of which I deemed absolutely necessary in order to make progress, of course – now I limit my garden time to 2hrs a day. I’m actually more productive with my garden in less time now. And I don’t need an entire day to recover from it.
Here’s the trick
The trick is, I set an alarm, center my focus, and just do one task for 1hr. SO SIMPLE. But it works. When that hour is done, Iโll set my alarm again for 30min, and do a smaller task. Then I choose to be completely done with garden work for the day. There’s always more to do, but that’s okay. I choose to be focused, and setting an alarm helps me get there. After those two tasks are complete, I allow myself to enjoy the garden for another 20min or so, just pausing to take in Yah’s creation, then move on. Time to shift my focus to the other equally important areas of my life.
Are there any areas of your life that are out of balance?
Is there anything taking up too much of your time?
By focusing my time, and setting daily limits on gardening, I actually get to garden every weekday which I love even MORE. I used to just garden 3-4 times a week due to exhaustion from going all day. The REAL bonus is now I have more energy to devote to music on a daily basis too! My body and mind feel just right now, because I no longer over extend myself. The creativity is flowing naturally, and making music doesnโt feel forced anymore. Iโm resting properly at night for the most part, waking up at a reasonable time, eating in a way that makes me feel energized, and it just feels SO GOOD to be alive!
With my new schedule, after my gardening is done for the morning, and I complete the rest of my household chores, I actually PURPOSELY take time to rest and relax for a couple of hours. Allowing myself this rest period is key. It helps me to go into music-making with a new kind of energy.
After having a good solid meal with my husband at some point during my relaxation time, Iโm able to devote myself to making music from 5pm till 9pm. I’ve never tried this before till now, and it feels SO good – making music in the evening after intentional relaxation is almost like an extension of the relaxation instead of a chore. Iโm using my heart and mind to create, but the creativity is relaxing because of where my mind it at. Itโs relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Praise Yahuah!
The Renewing
I havenโt felt this kind of balance in a very long time. Dare I say, I’ve never felt this way in my entire adult life. This new schedule is balanced and repeatable, not draining, so I can finally be consistent. Thankfully I don’t hear dogs barking or lawn mowing happening during the new time I work on music either, so it’s perfect for recording. I’m so grateful to Yahuah, not only for the new single thatโs about to be released, but especially for the fact that I can see the potential behind the schedule that allowed me to created it.
As I continue to keep this structure for my days, Yah willing, I’ll continue to be renewed, and more and more music will come.
There’s so much music that I’ve already written that just needs to be made full and recorded.
Yahuah’s will be done.
Accepting that I need limits and structure is part of submission to Yahuah. The structure actually creates more space for Him to renew my heart. Praise Yahuah for bringing me to a place where I can truly submit to His calling on my life. Praise Yahuah for being patient with me! Praise Yahuah for the renewing. For renewing my heart and mind as he promised He would in His Word.
Now, what about you?
Take some time to consider your own life.
Are you reaching your full potential?
Do you approach your days from an all or nothing perspective?
How is that working for you?
Do you feel completely exhausted at the end of the day?
Or do you have space for creativity?
Do you feel you have to suppress part of who you genuinely are in order to be all that you are called to be?
โDelight yourself in ืืืื, And let Him give you the desires of your heart.โ
Psalms 37:4
You were created to create.
We are made in Yahuahโs image, that means we are designed to be creative! If Yah is calling you to create, but youโre not making space for it, I just want to encourage you to ask yourself why youโre not doing that. Donโt suppress who you truly are. Try to understand who you are.
Yah created you to create. He made you who you are for a reason. Embrace it. Put reigns on it, yes, but embrace who you are- all of you! Allowing yourself to simply “run away to the garden” because you “feel free” will keep you from being all you are called to be for the Kingdom of Yah. You don’t have to be one dimensional. Ask yourself how you can use your passion to fuel your day.
Can you be focused and create structure around your passion so that you can have room to be more creative?
If things are not working out for you right now, please don’t give up. Keep pressing on. Do all you can to shift things around in your day until you find a schedule that actually allows you to thrive and focus on what you are called to do.
The order and intensity at which you do your daily tasks shouldnโt have you feeling completely spent. Pray and ask Yahuah to help you find the order and intensity that will have you feeling well rested. This will help you feel alive again. You deserve to feel energized, creative, and most importantly, renewed by Yahuah, The Most High.
For we are His workmanship, created in Messiah ืืืืฉืข unto good works, which Elohim prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10
“Trust in ืืืื with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
Know Him in all your ways, And He makes all your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5,6
I hope this blog post resonated with you. Let me know down in the comments below.
Especially if it helped you in some way.
I hope to see you back here March 31st when the new single drops! Itโs the full, complete arrangement of “Let Your Ruach Fall.” I put my heart and soul into this one, and I think youโll truly be able to feel it. I pray you’ll be truly blessed by the song when it’s here. Yahuah’s will be done.
If youโre new here, and you havenโt yet heard my music, the version of “Let Your Ruach Fall” with just the melody and acoustic guitar is right here on YouTube for you to enjoy.
Letโs keep on looking to Yahuah, mishpacha! Trust in Him.
Let’s allow Him to keep our hearts set apart.
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Hi there, Iโm Hadarah Batyah. I sincerely believe that in order to have a spiritual walk that is authentic and true, the Word of Yahuah must be written on the inside of our hearts. That's why I write scripture songs and set apart music. Although I donโt have everything in my spiritual life all figured out, I know that Yahuah gave me the gift of music to serve Him and encourage your heart. I pray you'll be inspired by what you see on this blog. If you're curious and wanna know more- I tell it all on the
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En casa una pareja de palomas hicieron nido en el tubo del extractor de humos de la cocina y ya hay polluelos piando… Esperando ser revestidos pronto por su luz admirable y salir volando tomados en sus alas
Shalom amada
Well I donโt speak Spanish, but thank Yah for Google Translate ๐ Praise Yahuah for the new year being upon us! Iโm excited for spring as well. And I hope the little birdie will be okay!! Yah bless you and your family ๐โค๏ธ
Shalom Hadarah.
Thank you for sharing.
I always find your encouraging words so precious.
Yadah Yahuah ๐ฅ๐ฏ
Praise Yahuah Patricia. Stay encouraged sis ๐โค๏ธ
Hi Hadarah
Thank you for these verses – Yah put in my heart to make Jewellery Hebrew and other beaded Jewellery. I don’t follow the Gregorian Calendar but when Yah said for the Beginning of the Gregorian calendar start doing Jewellery like I told you too after I prayed to Him what he wanted me to do. I have been struggling as I live in my Father In Laws house we want to move to our land but no house yet. Both my husband and I want to start our own businesses mine is RCC Shop and Jewellery while My husbands is Insect Chosen Kingdom – something Yah gave for the name – it has everything to do with black soldier fly larve. You words have been insperational and yours songs reach my heart. Thank you always for your scriptures and for your wisdom.
Shalom
(Hebrew Name) Rivqyah
Iโm sorry to hear youโre struggling Rivqyah, but praise Yahuah cause He is with you through it all, and He will help you get through these times! May Yah bless you and your family in all you say and do for the kingdom! In the name of Yahusha, Amein โค๏ธ
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Shalom Curtis, whatever it is, Yah be with you through it all ๐ฅน
Good Day Hadarah! ๐๐ผ
It’s been awhile since we’ve touched base; I must say that It’s so good to hear from you, and that you’re doing well!!! Hadarah I also find myself rearranging my lifestyle/tasks when Needed or Necessary!๐ค
Though uncomfortable at times Hadarah, I truly believe that It’s All good; I’ve heard it said in the past that “It’s a mighty poor wind that Don’t Change Course!”โบ
Thank you Sister for sharing your thoughts with me, I am so grateful for your Spiritual knowledge of The Most High YAH!๐๐ผ
There’s healing in the Scriptures/ Message that you shared with me just now Hadarah; “I Love Yahuah’s Word!” Yes Indeed! ๐ ๐
I look forward to March 31st Sis, your voice is truly anointed Hadarah, I am happy for you and All of your accomplishments thus far!๐๐ผ I hope that you enjoy your day today! ๐ฏ
Hugs and More Hugs! ๐ค
Much Love! ๐ฏ
Just me! โบ
Shabbat Shalom! ๐
Blessings! ๐
Sending love and hugs right back Hedy ๐ Have a beautiful day in Yahuah sis! Shalom shalom โค๏ธ
Thank you so much a lot of times we hear point A to point B but we donโt hear CDE etc. And Iโm so thankful for your transparency because it really really ministered to me. I canโt even tell you how it is helped me to see that other people not only struggle but start things and realise this isnโt whatโs good and we start something else and thereโs nothing wrong with that and, just been a super huge blessing thank you Sis
Praise Yahuah Brandie ๐ Iโm so so glad that this helped. Yah bless you and keep you and your family sis โค๏ธ
Good Day Hadarah! ๐๐ผ
I just wanted to say that I am so thankful that our paths crossed! โฅ
I hope that you enjoy your day today Sis… โบ
Hadarah, I’m waiting for your new single scheduled for March 31st? ๐๐ผ HalaluYah! ๐
Just me! ๐ Love you Sis! ๐ฏ
Hugs and More Hugs!๐ค
Shalom, Shalom! โบ
Shalom again Hedy ๐ praise Yahuah โค๏ธ and thanks for your support! Yes March 31st, if not before. Sending love and hugs right back at yooooou! You have an amazing day as well ๐ Yah bless!!
Shalum Hadarah! โค๏ธ๐ค
Thank you for sharing this great blog Sis, it’s very encouraging and a blessing. I was spending too much time on social media (Instagram/YouTube) that was interfering with my creativity and getting up early between 4:30 am and 5am thinking it would be more quiet with less distractions, but YAH allows me to get more rest and get up between 6am and 7am and now I feel more refreshed. Praise YAH!๐
I’m happy for you and I look forward to the new single on March 31st. HalaluYAH!๐
Shalum Kim โค๏ธ๐ wow it sounds like we had a very similar experience. Yahuah knows!! Iโm glad things are working out better for you as well!! Praise Yahuah!! Stay blessed sis!! And thanks for the encouragement as well โค๏ธ๐ค
Hi sis, thank you so much for your encouraging words! Yes I recognise all of this! The last 6 months were heavy, with many changes. As you know we left our country of birth, not easy to leave children and family behind. But Yah is helping us so much! We are so grateful! Yes , We were also like that, trying to get something finished in one day. We are also still learning to take breaks on time.
Sometimes I feel useless, and lonely. But I know Yah has a plan for everyone of us, and He is so good, we must persevere. Thank you for sharing, it really helps me. MayYah bless you and your family!
Praise Yahuah Sylviane, Iโm so so glad to hear this was encouraging for you ๐ค Always remember, you may feel lonely out there, but youโre never truly alone. Yah is with you through it all! And Yes He has a plan for your life ๐ฅฐ Continue to press on sis!! May Yahuah continue to bless you till it overflows โค๏ธ๐
Thank you so much sis!โค๏ธ This is so true, we are never alone! Yes praise Yahuah! You to hold on! And yes I am also looking forward to your new song! I thank Yah for your life! ๐โค๏ธ
Shalom Hadarah!
I was so excited to see that I received an email notifying me of your recent blog. I always look forward to reading about where and what and how the Ruach is leading you.
This blog brings so much revelation for me as I juggle every day life, with little room for creativity. In my mind, I want to do all the things, excellently, and then I’m overwhelmed with what I wasn’t able to get to. And that just saddens my heart and makes me feel like I’m doing too much.
But I loved how you chose those creative gifts that were really important to you, (your garden and music) and found a balance between the two, not an all or nothing.
I had wandered down this road before of setting aside an hour or two, to focus on my creativity. But one thing that you mentioned above, “slowing down, focusing and submitting to the will of Yahuah”, were the pieces that were missing for me.
Thank you sharing your story and encouragement through Scripture. I’m thankful and happy for you. โค๏ธ๐ค. And I am so looking forward for the release of the your new single on March 31st. Praises be to Yah๐๐พ
Praise Yahuah Tammi ๐ Iโm so glad the revelation came through for you. Slowing down so you can focus and submit to the will of Yahuah is were it all starts. Truly, nothing will work till that comes first โค๏ธ May His will be done in all our lives! And thank you for the encouragement about the music! Yahuah is good and His mercy endures forever ๐โค๏ธ
Hadarah,
This message was so much needed. I feel like a person going in a dozen directions and not accomplishing anything. I started working out with a trainer to get in shape to become more mobile. I will be 77 this July. I am starting my garden. I seem to be going going and not accomplishing anything. I have banned myself from Facebook and now I need to ban myself from Amazon, LOL I think I am going to sit in the backyard with a cup of tea and regroup.Thanks for listening
Awe itโs no problem at all Gwen, sometimes we just have to be still and know that He is Yah! Just for a moment – in the stillness, we can hear from Him so much more. I totally understand about Facebook too! YouTube is my only social media now, has been for years, but ANYTHING can be a distraction if you let it. Everything will work out for you in time. Stay encouraged. Keep trusting in Yahuah Sis โค๏ธ๐
Happy prep day Hadarah!
Great read! I gleaned many things from your share. Iโm going through a season of learning patience and walking out my trust in Yah! Time to stop talking the talk and start walking the walk. This was again perfectly timed! Continue allowing the Ruach Haโqodesh to use you in this mighty way! Pray for me as I pray for you! Blessings!
Happy prep day Sharondi ๐ and Shabbat shalom when it comes! Praise Yahuah – I’m so glad this was an on-time message for you sis. Yes, let’s stay in prayer. Prayer really changes things!! I really do believe Yah hears us when we call.
Much love and blessings to you and your family ๐ shalom shalom.
Well Hellooo – ๐๐ฝ my loving sister Hadarah:
itโs always a blessing to hear from you. The words our ABBA YAH has put in your heart to pour out in songs has always been a huge encouragement to me in my walk with Yahusha.
Your testimony about finding the correct timing for your daily life, is everything I needed to hear, I used to feel overwhelmed oftentimes not being able to complete something.
I realize YaHuwah wanted me to always meet with Him first thing in the morning at 4:30/5:00 in the morning; after doing just that the rest of my day would flow with such peace that surpasses all understanding.
I can relate to what youโre saying lol Yah is good. If we can just surrender all our cares to Him he will show us the way.
Iโm am looking forward for more quiet times with Him when I start my little vegetable garden after the school year ends.
I just love gardening especially at harvest time when I can share, eat and freeze my remaining vegetables that I cook during the winter ๐ฅถ months I really enjoy doing that like you do, YAH has given me a passion for it over a few years now I really enjoy it.๐
Thank you for your encouragement, itโs always appreciated. I love โค๏ธ you my sister. Stay Blessed at all times by keeping your focus on The Most High He is a keeper.
Sending love right back at you Suzette!! May Yah continue to lead and guide you in all you do ๐ praise Yahuah He is soooo so good!! Letโs keep on looking up โค๏ธ๐
Thank you so much for your share. It means a lot to see that others are making an effort to be in balance with life. We all have to set priorities to operate in our callings. Maybe, with help your studio can be sound-proofed. I’m sure many would not mind helping your to accomplish that. Bless you dear Sister and your family… One Love.
Shalom Sis Liorayah ๐โค๏ธ I could never ask for something like that sis. But thank you SO much for thinking of me! Yah bless you – even for the thought and for having the desire to help. May Yah bless you again and again!! ๐โค๏ธ