Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts! They help me understand other people better. I always LOVED change - so I went to live in five different countries, each time starting from scratch, a totally different life, searching for new friends, a new house, a new school for my son etc. It was a very exciting, very rewarding experience. And I could never understand, also I'n my professional life!, why people are so reluctant when it comes to change. Now I see a little clearer...
Thank you for this encouraging reminder that progress often begins with a single, intentional step. Your words resonate deeply, especially for those who find strength in quiet determination.
I really enjoyed this piece. It was a great reminder of how I started writing before I was published. I was pregnant and mad at the lack of diversity in Children's books as I built my first daughter's library. I've always written but never seriously pursued publication. That day I made the choice to publish my stories and after 7 years of research and writing and mentorships, I can now say I'm a traditionally published Children's book author. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thank you for sharing your story, Alyssa! It’s so inspiring! ✨
I admire how a moment of frustration became the spark for something meaningful. Building a library for your daughter and then choosing to publish your own stories - that’s powerful.
And congrats on becoming a traditionally published author! That’s no small thing. I’m glad we’re connected here, and I look forward to reading more of your journey too.
Everything said here is so true. The change starts gradual. At the start of this year, I had four books published in five years. I was almost 200 lbs. My normal weight has always been about 145. I was depressed, and bed rotting and didn't have hope for life.
I started walking five miles back and forth to work. In my walking I got into soul music and without any inclination to foreal go sing in front of anybody I started singing. In my garage mostly and on my walks. I would walk and play music on my Bluetooth and sing songs to myself. I rapped for a long time, but I never aspired to singing. Until then.
This act of walking ... which was taxing at first. For about the first month. That combined with the ease and freeness I started to feel expressing myself singing old James Brown records and Marvin Gaye. It freed me. Lightened my load. Let my soul recover from the pain of my life. At that time.
I'm happy to say just since January of this year I've gotten down to about 160 lbs. Walking that five miles is nothing. I'm not singing so much. But that was just an initiation rite. It awakened my self expression that is now channeled in my writing.
Since March I have published eleven new books and now have a catalogue of 15 titles. The change starts slow and it's gradual. But then you look back one day and are astounded by the progress that you have made. I have a motto I learned from this ... ten steps at a time. Just ten steps.
Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts! They help me understand other people better. I always LOVED change - so I went to live in five different countries, each time starting from scratch, a totally different life, searching for new friends, a new house, a new school for my son etc. It was a very exciting, very rewarding experience. And I could never understand, also I'n my professional life!, why people are so reluctant when it comes to change. Now I see a little clearer...
Thank you for sharing your experience, Anette! 🙏🏻
Your story shows how energizing and fulfilling change can be.
Glad the article helped offer a new perspective on why it’s not so easy for everyone 💚
Thank you for this encouraging reminder that progress often begins with a single, intentional step. Your words resonate deeply, especially for those who find strength in quiet determination.
Thank you, Anton - I really appreciate your thoughtful words. Quiet determination can move mountains, one step at a time.
Glad it resonated with you.
I really enjoyed this piece. It was a great reminder of how I started writing before I was published. I was pregnant and mad at the lack of diversity in Children's books as I built my first daughter's library. I've always written but never seriously pursued publication. That day I made the choice to publish my stories and after 7 years of research and writing and mentorships, I can now say I'm a traditionally published Children's book author. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thank you for sharing your story, Alyssa! It’s so inspiring! ✨
I admire how a moment of frustration became the spark for something meaningful. Building a library for your daughter and then choosing to publish your own stories - that’s powerful.
And congrats on becoming a traditionally published author! That’s no small thing. I’m glad we’re connected here, and I look forward to reading more of your journey too.
Thank you so much for sharing this ,i really resonate with the job part.
Glad it resonated with you - thanks for reading! 🙏🏻
https://substack.com/@celestyan/note/c-118600810?r=5fyr15
Hey, thanks for sharing the link!
Just curious - were you pointing to something related to the topic of the post, or was there something specific you wanted to highlight?
I just thought it resonate with what you shared, being raw, honest and true.
For being there to connect with others and make a difference.
My article focus on Human Connection =)
Thank you
Thanks for explaining - I appreciate the intention behind it.
Human connection is definitely a shared theme, and it’s always good to see others writing with honesty and purpose.
Wishing you all the best with your work!
Great read, especially enjoyed the running for clarity part as I can 100% resonate with that Eugene!
Thanks, Dan! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Glad that part resonated - running has such a powerful way of clearing the mind and realigning things. Happy to know we share that rhythm!
Everything said here is so true. The change starts gradual. At the start of this year, I had four books published in five years. I was almost 200 lbs. My normal weight has always been about 145. I was depressed, and bed rotting and didn't have hope for life.
I started walking five miles back and forth to work. In my walking I got into soul music and without any inclination to foreal go sing in front of anybody I started singing. In my garage mostly and on my walks. I would walk and play music on my Bluetooth and sing songs to myself. I rapped for a long time, but I never aspired to singing. Until then.
This act of walking ... which was taxing at first. For about the first month. That combined with the ease and freeness I started to feel expressing myself singing old James Brown records and Marvin Gaye. It freed me. Lightened my load. Let my soul recover from the pain of my life. At that time.
I'm happy to say just since January of this year I've gotten down to about 160 lbs. Walking that five miles is nothing. I'm not singing so much. But that was just an initiation rite. It awakened my self expression that is now channeled in my writing.
Since March I have published eleven new books and now have a catalogue of 15 titles. The change starts slow and it's gradual. But then you look back one day and are astounded by the progress that you have made. I have a motto I learned from this ... ten steps at a time. Just ten steps.
What a powerful story - thank you for sharing it.
Your journey is a reminder that small steps really do lead to big changes.
“Ten steps at a time” is a motto worth holding on to.
Good article 👌🏼Nice read 👍🏻
To take things as it cones ,to live in the moment will be the best to follow. This is my personal opinion.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts! 🙏🏻
Living in the moment is a powerful approach - I appreciate your perspective.
https://nopharma.substack.com/p/craft-your-calm-why-herbs-and-patience?r=4egiqz