Right now, I am taking a relaxing day in Arkansas.
Yes, you read that right - Arkansas. I did live here five years you know!
Tomorrow, I dive back into the frenzy of book signing and such. Today, it's time to chill. I shopped, I chilled, and I worked on my next novel, which always relaxes me. Sometimes I forget how pleasant it is to delve into the world of my characters and just dwell there awhile!
So if you haven't taken time to just relax in awhile - do it!
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Friday, May 27, 2005
Always move forward
Everything I do, every step I take, gets me closer to my goal.
It's not always taking me in the direction I expected - in fact, it almost never does!
But I'm still going forward.
Which is better than if I'd never moved at all! What if I hadn't? What if I'd thought it was impossible?
Then the goal would still be incredibly small - and I would have lost all hope!
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." - Matthew 17:20
It's not always taking me in the direction I expected - in fact, it almost never does!
But I'm still going forward.
Which is better than if I'd never moved at all! What if I hadn't? What if I'd thought it was impossible?
Then the goal would still be incredibly small - and I would have lost all hope!
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." - Matthew 17:20
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Acts of kindness
It never fails - it's the little things that matter. Remembering someone's name, holding a door open, a little note to say you care.
I try to remember special days and events in friend's lives. Sometimes I fail, because my own personal 'Circle of Friends' continues to grow rapidly! But I do make every effort.
A very special young lady, who is also one of my biggest fans, is graduating, so I made sure to drop off a card & inspirational book for her. I wanted to make sure she knew how much I appreciated her!
Wherever I go, I try to remember names. At signings, I take pictures so I won't forget my new fan/friend, and I put them up on my website. Some people get the biggest thrill out of this. It's a simple thing, but if it brings a moment of joy to someone, then I will continue.
I never want to become distant and unreachable. I've seen people buy a book at a convention, then pay $20 or more to stand in line for three hours to get it autographed - praying the time doesn't run out first. I could never do that. People are far more inportant than money or time!
So here's to little acts of kindness!
The Gift of Giving - The only way you can truly get more out of life for yourself is to give part of yourself away. - Jim Stovall, "The Ultimate Gift"
I try to remember special days and events in friend's lives. Sometimes I fail, because my own personal 'Circle of Friends' continues to grow rapidly! But I do make every effort.
A very special young lady, who is also one of my biggest fans, is graduating, so I made sure to drop off a card & inspirational book for her. I wanted to make sure she knew how much I appreciated her!
Wherever I go, I try to remember names. At signings, I take pictures so I won't forget my new fan/friend, and I put them up on my website. Some people get the biggest thrill out of this. It's a simple thing, but if it brings a moment of joy to someone, then I will continue.
I never want to become distant and unreachable. I've seen people buy a book at a convention, then pay $20 or more to stand in line for three hours to get it autographed - praying the time doesn't run out first. I could never do that. People are far more inportant than money or time!
So here's to little acts of kindness!
The Gift of Giving - The only way you can truly get more out of life for yourself is to give part of yourself away. - Jim Stovall, "The Ultimate Gift"
Monday, May 23, 2005
Trust in God
I hit a very major roadblock a week ago. I freaked a little, took steps to correct the problem, and then gave it to God, because there was nothing more I could do about it. Except worry. And that's no fun! I even started making contingency plans.
And then yesterday, my prayers were answered! Obstacle no more!
And I was having a great, relaxing weekend even before the news. Probably because I knew things would be okay.
I trusted God.
Let go and let God - Albert E. Cliffe
And then yesterday, my prayers were answered! Obstacle no more!
And I was having a great, relaxing weekend even before the news. Probably because I knew things would be okay.
I trusted God.
Let go and let God - Albert E. Cliffe
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