A Year Later
Today marks one year
since my book, The View From A Different Angle, officially went live on
Amazon. I think back on all the
interesting people, life experiences, and conversations that went into creating
the book along with all the interesting people, life experiences, and
conversations that have come out of writing the book over the last year. As I’m writing, certain stories I wrote are
replaying in my head. I can recall the
inspiration and people that contributed to bringing the stories to life. There is Sandpaper
that was inspired by some words from Ron Carpenter and some experiences
with Teri. There is They All Have Story which about my boot collection and experiences
with them over the years.
I’m also thinking
about a recent encounter with my dear friend Robert who told me that reading my
book changed his life and his relationship.
He learned to communicate and live and is now moving to California for a
new adventure.
Then there is Ruth, “I don't believe
in luck, coincidence, or happenstance. I
believe things happen for a reason, with an opportunity for growth. I'm
glad I seized the moment in sensing that your book would be an opportunity for
some growth and closure to an event I had just begin to journey through.
The timing for me reading could not have been better, that's why I don't
believe in luck. Something inside told me to open it, not on 1 occasion,
but a couple months later to actually search out someone's private home-library
for a particular book for additional self-help in my life.”
As I say pretty much
daily, “We all have a story, and you never know when your words or actions can
change a life.” The list below is out of
Sandpaper. It pretty much sums it up.
- Did you ever think the people who reached out or asked you
for a shoulder when they were crying were really in your life to broaden
your ability to love, feel compassion, and care?
- Did you ever think the people who broke up with you or
left your life really did not leave at all, but you left them as there was
a new chapter coming in your life you could not see at the time?
- Did you ever think the people you think talk too much are
really in your life to help you learn how to listen?
- Did you ever think the people you believe ask too many
questions are really in your life to help you improve your communication
skills.
- Did you ever think the people who asked you for a handout
or a hand up are really in your life to teach you it’s not your place to
judge?
- Did you ever think the people who upset your or made you
angry were really put there to help you work on your patience?
- Did you ever think the people who ask for your opinion are
really in your life to show you your opinion counts, you are respected,
and you add meaning to their world?
- Did you ever think the people you thought were too
optimistic or too good were really in your life to show you how kind and
generous people can be and show you how you should be treated?
I have a simple
question: did you ever think? Just remember we all have a purpose and a reason
for being in each other’s lives.
Sometimes it is not always apparent while they are there, but sooner or later,
you will see their purpose like they will see yours in their lives. Pay attention, and make a difference
today.
So, are you ready to
write your book?
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