Tyler Perry’s grass to grace story is one he doesn’t fail to share any chance he gets to inspire others.
The actor/filmmaker took to Instagram to reveal that the first 28 years of his life was miserable and he was so tired of life to the extent that he was suicidal.
He said nothing worked out but he kept dreaming and kept pushing. He went on to challenge his followers to “keep pressing. Get there, get it done.”
He wrote:
When I first saw the land that is my new studio it had been abandoned for years. 10 foot tall grass, snakes, coyotes, etc… but where others saw dilapidation, I saw hope. I saw promise. Several advisors told me not to do it. They gave many reasons. It’s a money pit, timing isn’t right, and so on. But I sat there and prayed about it. I came to peace with it, and I bought it. Now, every day I drive in and see thousands of people working there; working in my dream to build their own.
To think that all of my hard work and a lot of God’s grace have met me at the door of all that I dreamed humbles me to tears. I’m so full with gratitude every day.
I can’t help but look back on my life and remember all the dark days. The first 28 years of my life were miserable. So much so that I was suicidal. I was so tired of living my life in pieces when all I wanted to do was live my life in peace.
My biggest issue and question was this “God, why would you put all of these dreams inside of me and not show me a way to accomplish them.” Nonetheless, I kept working and I kept pressing. What I didn’t know at the time was that every step I was taking was moving me closer to my goal (even the ones that I thought were setbacks). But I kept pressing.
Today I want to challenge all the dreamers reading this. I want to challenge you to keep pressing. GET THERE! GET IT DONE!! I know you can. No matter your age, no matter your circumstances, you too can make it. When you pray, believe!!
