stepping up to the plate

So I did it. I just sent off a questionnaire to a new site that is searching for inspirational authors. They had come to me and asked if I was interested in submitting my information on my specified topics with the hopes of becoming one of their team of writers. This is huge for someone like me who has been writing for years on a variety of topics and sincerely hoping to take it out in the mainstream venues. So wish me luck.....

Actually I guess it is not luck that will turn this into a reality. It is my belief in my abilities as a writer and as a person who has something of worth to share with the masses. I know that I want this and I believe that I do have something to say that would benefit others.

I know when I received the first copy of a book with one of my poems in it that my heart did a flip flop. Seeing your work in black and white is something else. And then, just recently, receiving a copy of a mainstream magazine with a 2 page spread of MY article was something else. I have had a lot of my work published online and while it is nice to read it back through the computer screen, it does not compare to the thrill of actually touching your words on a piece of paper knowing that others are also touching them, or perhaps the words are touching others.

Is this not what all authors want through their sharings? An opportunity to touch others through their words..........I know that is why I write. These words that I write not only touch others but give me an opportunity to share from the depths of my Soul, my own growth and experiences. I feel blessed.

When counselling others through my practice, the suggestion that someone write out their feelings to get clear within them selves is one very important part of the whole process of coming into a place of healing. When we are free to express just for our self, a wonderful thing occurs.

We have a chance to honestly express, without the fear that others will criticize our path. In the beginning I wrote for me. Over time it became clear that what I was working on for myself had merit for others. This led me to share my writings with a select few friends, who in turn starting sharing my words with their friends. Now my words reach 1,000's of people weekly - many of whom I will never meet. Receiving a comment from someone who lives in Africa, Australia, Europe or South America is such a thrill.

Ah the power of the world wide web. At times it can seem like such an energy drainer but at other times I realize the blessing that it can be. Hey, if it was not for the internet, I would not have received the numerous opportunities to share that I have over the years.

Life is good and I wish for you a day of infinite possibilities to share from the depths of your Soul.

Namaste