Joy Cheriel Brown is a talented hypnotherapist and filmmaker. She was trained by Marisa Peer in Rapid Transformational Therapy and has a Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking from Howard University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from National University, where she specialized in Screenwriting.
Recently, I came across a comment online questioning how Taylor Swift could be a Projector in Human Design and still be so prolific. The commenter couldn’t understand how someone with “limited energy” could produce so much work. I responded that I, too, am a Projector, and I’m incredibly prolific. The difference lies in one powerful truth: when Projectors follow their purpose, we become unstoppable. Or, as Joseph Campbell put it, when we follow our bliss.
There’s a popular misconception that Projectors are lazy, fragile, or simply incapable of keeping up with the rest of the world. We’re told to rest more, wait for the invitation, and preserve our energy. While these principles are valid within Human Design, they’re often misunderstood. The truth is, Projectors have energy, but it’s sacred energy. When used in alignment with our purpose, it becomes infinite.
I’m a screenwriter, playwright, filmmaker, speaker, and creative visionary. People often ask me how I get so much done. The answer is simple: I only do what lights me up. I don’t grind. I don’t hustle. I align.
Many Projectors burn out because they try to mimic the workflow of Generators and Manifesting Generators, types who are wired for sustained energy output. But Projectors are here to guide, not to grind. We see patterns, intuitively understand systems, and amplify the energy of others. When we operate from this place of wisdom rather than force, we become incredibly productive, not from pushing, but from precision.
My own Human Design chart reflects this. The Channel of Curiosity (11, 56) allows me to turn ideas into story. The Channel of the Prodigal (13, 33) enables me to remember and share soul-level truths through my writing. And the Channel of Struggle (28, 38) infuses everything I create with purpose, intensity, and a relentless quest for meaning. These channels don’t fuel me with physical energy; they give me soul energy.
When I write, I enter flow. I don’t experience fatigue the way I did in past jobs that weren’t aligned. And when I do need rest, I take it without guilt, because rest is part of the process. It’s not procrastination; it’s integration. Many of my best ideas come when I’m not actively working but simply allowing. That’s the magic of being a Projector.
People think alignment is a luxury. For Projectors, it’s a necessity. Without it, we wither. With it, we flourish.
So if you’re a Projector wondering why your energy feels inconsistent, ask yourself: Am I doing what lights me up? Am I honoring my rhythms? Am I trying to keep up with people who aren’t wired like me?
You don’t need to prove your worth through constant motion. You’re here to see what others can’t, to say what others won’t. And when you follow your purpose, you’ll discover that you’re not low-energy at all; you’re just energy-selective. And that makes you powerful.
Let’s debunk the myth once and for all. Projectors aren’t lazy. We’re designed for aligned success. We’re not slow; we’re strategic. And when we’re in our zone of genius, we don’t burn out. We shine.
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Joy Cheriel Brown, Hypnotherapist and Filmmaker
Joy Cheriel Brown is a talented hypnotherapist and filmmaker. She was trained by Marisa Peer in Rapid Transformational Therapy and has a Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking from Howard University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from National University, where she specialized in Screenwriting. Also, she is the owner of Third Person Omniscient Productions and aims to make movies that help raise the collective consciousness.
