Holy Downloads and Human Glitches

Ever felt deeply inspired by something you know is divine—but totally flop when you try to explain it? In this episode, Rev. Sharon Renae shares a funny, heartfelt moment that sparked a powerful message about trusting your inner knowing—even when others don't understand it.

Listen in for spiritual encouragement, real-life reflection, and a reminder that your clarity doesn’t need external validation.

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Transcript

Holy Downloads and Human Glitches
by Rev. Sharon Renae

Hello, hello, hello! I'm Reverend Sharon Renae and welcome to this week's Sunday Inspiration, sponsored by Spiritually Centered.

So this morning was a little bit frustrating for me. I was trying to explain to my husband about the topic, and he didn’t get it. I kept trying to explain it, and he didn’t get it—and it just kept getting worse. I started to doubt myself, which actually led to today’s topic.

Have you ever had a great idea, and you’re really excited about it, and then you share it with someone—and they just don’t get it? No matter what you try to do, you can’t make sense of it out loud, even though it makes perfect sense in here [gestures to head or heart]. And the more you try to explain it, the more you start to defend it... and then the more chaotic it feels, right?

This happens a lot. We’re Divinely Inspired—we’re moved in a certain direction and feel excited about it. That excitement is the sign. But then we share it with someone who doesn’t understand, and suddenly we start to question everything.

“Is this a bad idea?”
 “Why can’t they get it?”
 “Should I stop?”

No. What you need to do is take a breath. Pause. And ask yourself: What do I want? Not what someone else sees—or doesn’t see.

We’re all different. Some people can see the end of a project. Others only see the beginning. And sometimes, the ones who can see the end don’t even start—because they don’t know how. Meanwhile, the ones who start may not know where it’s going, but they know they’ll get there.

It’s all part of the process. But we let it get to us. We let that doubt creep in and convince us that the idea, the spark, isn’t valuable—because someone else didn’t “get it.”

So, take that deep breath. Center yourself. Get quiet. Ponder the idea. Feel into it.

I never get sparked with an idea that would make me miserable. Divine inspiration doesn’t come to make us feel bad about ourselves. But sometimes, conversations can shake us, frustrate us, or make us feel resentful—like, “Why are you popping my balloon?”

And the truth is... they’re not trying to. They just don’t get it. Not out of fear. Just because your vision isn’t theirs. And maybe you’re communicating it in pieces that don’t make sense—because you’re so excited!

But don’t let it beat you up. Don’t let it stop you. Sometimes that external feedback can help refine your idea—like, “Oh, I hadn’t thought about that part yet.”

That’s not failure. It’s not being dumb or off track. It’s just part of clarifying the path forward.

So ask yourself: Where am I going?
What is mine to do?
Will this bring me joy?

Come back to center. Take that deep breath. And say:

“Okay God, you put this idea in my head. I'm allowing it to be here. Now please direct me on my course of action. I will gladly follow.”

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

So here’s to you—being in that space where the waves are rolling, and life is twisty-turny, but knowing you’re not floating aimlessly. You’re not without an anchor. That anchor is within you.

Thank you, Divine, for anchoring me, feeding me, and supplying me with what I need to move forward.

Here’s to a happy, wonderful, random, twisty, turny day.

Have a great day, and namaste.