February 22, 2012
Marriage is a promise. Not just between the couple but to the community at large, to generations past and to those yet to be born. ~ Heritage.org
Why do people decide to independently publish a book? Often times it is because they want to educate and inform. The author of Out of Focus …Again, Ann Kochenberger had exactly that motive in mind, when she decided to publish her book.
Ann wanted to share, with others, her struggles with depression and how she has found personal success in living a fulfilling life despite having bi-polar disorder. This disease affects more than 17 million people, in the United States alone.
Unabashedly, and with good humor too, Ann describes how her bouts of depression have affected her relationship with her husband of more than 30 years, her parenting and with her family, too.
Finding My Way Back from Depression, Ann’s new e-book directly speaks to the coping strategies that saved her from debilitating symptoms of depression.
Gary Kochenberger, PhD has much of value to say in his companion e-book Depression…A Guide for Caregivers from the role of being a protector and nurturer of a loved one with the disease. He shares his perspectives on how their marriage has survived, how the caregiver can be pro-active in learning about the disorder, some of the mistakes Gary has made, trigger points that a partner can watch for and help their loved one avoid.
If someone you know suffers the effects of bi-polar disorder, these companion books are great resources. The books are written from very personal and non-clinical points of view. The book in-print Out of Focus…Again as well as Ann and Gary’s e-books can be ordered on-line through www.outoffocusagain.com. The e-books are also sold through Amazon.
Both Ann and her husband Gary are dedicated to helping others who are trying to cope with a loved one with bipolar disease. As a couple, they frequently speak to groups and families about depression and bipolar disorder.
Check in on author Ann Kochenbergers’s blog on www.outoffocusagain.com. She shares all kinds of information about living a fulfilling life with bi-polar disorder.
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February 15, 2012
On Monday I posted a blog called the Art of Listening. I promised to share more information on All Things Fulfilling about H.A.Levin’s book “A History of Horses Told by Horses: Horse Sense for Humans.” So here it is ~
This book is told from the perspective of a horse. Thoughts are communicated from horse to human (the author) telepathically. Essentially – What would horses say about humans and their world if they could talk?
Hal, the author, is a spiritual healer who communicates with animals. Through his telepathic capacities he points out from a horse’s point of view, that our society has grown too complex, leaving a detachment between people and the natural world. The reason women and horses form particularly close relationships is that women are more open to inspiration and enlightenment. Horses want women to gain self confidence through their relationships with equines, so they will feel the ability to change the course of the world. How about it women? Are you up to the task?
Author H.A. Levin (Hal) travels to many countries to learn about various species of horses and how man and animal have accomplished things together throughout civilization. There are chapters on the history of numerous kinds of equine species, such as:
- sporting horses
- work horses
- war horses
- race horses
- performance horses
This author has planned a series of books about the history of animals and their place in our world, please visit http://bit.ly/AuzEE3 Habitat for Humanity is a publishing partner in the The History of Horses Told by Horses.
For non-animal lovers, ”Letters to An Angel: How to Love Life and “ Quotations for Successful Living“ are more books from H.A. Levin. They share with the reader how Hal has “learned to look for a rich and fulfilling life despite obstacles or fear of failure.”
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February 13, 2012
“Horses leave hoof prints on your heart” ~ H.A. Levin
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is an interesting town; a mix of ski resort and ranching communities all wrapped up in beautiful scenery and people who have chosen a way of life that may not be for everyone. Once I began poking around this place, I found out it is an amazing microcosm of people with diverse talents and interests. A very friendly community, too!
I met H.A. Levin (Hal) a writer and independent publisher back in June, when I formed a meet-up group, called She Writes Steamboat. It is a networking group of independent publishers who gather monthly. The mission of the group is to foster independent publishing success. Part way through our first meeting, I noticed a sole male presence quietly sitting in the back.
After we wrapped up our meeting, Hal (H.A. Levin) came over to talk . I don’t recall exactly how our conversation went but he said something like “I hope you don’t mind that a male writer came today, I saw the notice in the Steamboat Pilot that this group was going to meet.”
I told Hal that I was delighted to have him, and that the name of the group that I had chosen had nothing to do with excluding the male population of writers. I am a member of an on-line group called www.SheWrites.com . I wanted to our group to have affiliation with a national group. We have since slightly revised the name of our meet up group to SHe Writes Steamboat, to encourage male independent publishers to attend, and it has worked!
Since meeting Hal, I have learned that he has some very interesting talents and his writing emerges from his gifts of intuitive thought and communication with animals. In fact, in his book A History of Horses Told by Horses, there is some fascinating conjecture about women, their place in the world at large and the relationships that they have with horses.
Amelia Kincaide, www.ameliakincaide.com author of the books The Language of Miracles and Straight from the Horses Mouth has this to say this about Hal’s book “Bless you and thank you for devoting your life to speaking for those who ache to be heard.”
On Wednesday on All Things Fulfilling we will be featuring H.A. Levin’s book. Don’t miss out tomorrow either, I would love to share a few minutes of February 14th with you.
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January 27, 2012
“We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” – B.J. Palmer
Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse.
The story, set in Vermont, is about a wealthy occupant in mysterious marble house. The main character suffers from a social disorder, limiting her to communicate through her bedroom window with a few key characters in her town. Chan weaves a story of love and friendship that has landed this fictitious novel on the New York Times best seller e-book list. Indie Reader touts the book “as real page turner.” Excellent reviews have come from Kirkus and it also holds a place on the USA Today’s list of best selling books, too.
More of 430,000 copies of Darcie Chan’s novel have been sold. It is downloadable from the leading on-line booksellers at a very affordable price of 99 cents. She has already made more than she in all likelihood would have been paid as an advance from a traditional publisher.
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com.
We will continue to feature other inspiring stories about e-book authors on All Things Fulfilling. Check back with this blog site.
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January 18, 2012
“Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.” ~ Marsha Norman
“Could Ms. Norman’s quote be true?” I ask myself. If so, then bring the night time images on. I would welcome one big colossal dream at this point. I am in dire need of something to jumpstart me into writing my story once again. I am facing writer’s cramp.
Several months ago, I started telling my story and began writing the first draft. My fingers at full speed ahead, on the keyboard, could not keep up with the onslaught of thought. Suddenly, I have come to a screeching halt. My mind has gone from racing to idle, just like that.
Although using dreams for inspiration may be effective for some people, it is a school of thought that I can not subscribe to. I just can not. You see, I am a person who does not frequently remember my dreams. When I wake in the morning, I don’t have the foggiest notion of what was going on in my head the night before. At best, I only remember my dreams two or three times a year. If I rely solely on a remembered dream to inspire me, I will never, in my lifetime, finish this book.
I have identified the issues that are pertinent to the book. The challenge has come in finding the best approach, as a storyteller, to share with the reader a fulfilling thread. I can only find the answer if my mind works!
It has been said that “one of the cornerstones of human cognition is the ability to attribute thoughts and metal states to other individuals.” Some animals, such as chimpanzees demonstrate skill in insightful problem solving. Perhaps with a “monkey see, monkey do” approach to engaging in another form of art, I can stir up my thought process once again.
Should that not work, I may have to go get a nudge from my creative writing coach. With my ideas and her dreams, paired with multiple channels of energy, perhaps the two of us can pull this story off. I’ll see what my twin sister has in mind. http://bit.ly/A6lrm5.
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January 17, 2012
‘Lead with your heart; the rest of you will follow.”~ Unknown
I’ve always been a fan of check lists. There was a time in my life when every week I made a detailed list of regimented things to accomplish Monday through Friday. Now my work week is like a revolving door, no real beginning or end. It just keeps spinning back around unless I occasionally and intentionally stop it and say “I have had enough.” These words, I rarely speak. A driving force in my life is the independent publishing industry. The ride has been stimulating, thrilling and personally rewarding, too.
Some of my most successful accomplishments over the past years have come as a result of quickly acting on “promptings” or prods received through my own intuition. Learning to trust and act on stirrings rather than taking time to stop and analyze or ask why or how seems to work much better sometimes. Because my intuition told me so is often now enough. Living with the ability and flexibility to develop my foggy notions into something crystal clear, with time, allows creativity to creep in.
So, what is on the docket for this week? Other than a few scheduled appointments, the week will fill up just as it does every other week with foggy notions of what I can do to create this business of all things fulfilling for independent publishers and other inspired types seeking help.
Wednesday, I am going to act on an idea that came to me last week. I have an interview lined-up with a nationally known and very talented artist with whom I feel a spiritual connection. Her checklist, I believe, may begin much like mine. Sometimes, I’ll bet, she may feel self-imposed pressure to “Do the next right thing” but feels conflicted about how to translate that into her composition.
You will enjoy learning more about the global humanitarian efforts that this painter is involved with, through her art. Please come back. Right now I have only a foggy notion of what we will discuss in an interview, but it will become a crystal clear, fulfilling read later this week.
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January 16, 2012
“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” ~ Gerard De Nerval
Uh, oh! Author Vanessa Diffenbaugh has created a monster. The monster was lying dormant, now it has now awoken. It is lurking inside of me.
Sunday morning I arose before the sun, as I usually do, determined to finish reading the book “The Language of Flowers.” The book creatively and divinely tells a fictional story of mending hearts through the power of love and through the gift of giving flowers. The emotional interpretation of a variety of flowers is told through the story line and the reader gains great insight into how flowers were used a long time ago to communicate what people were feeling. Like our range of human emotions, the story is not entirely pretty. Nevertheless, it is a deeply fulfilling read that really makes you ponder beyond a flower’s physical appearance.
I finished the book, and off to church I went. As I do every Sunday, I listened very carefully to every inspiring word our pastor had to say in his weekly reflections about the power of God’s love in our world. Our pastor is a gifted storyteller and communicator. He tells stories of faith and devotion, often with humor, that people walking on any path in life, from all neighborhoods and from all religious backgrounds, can draw from.
However, this Sunday, was a little challenging for me. During every moment of silence, I was constantly distracted and drawn to looking at the flowers on the altar to determine what was in the bouquet. I decided to write a few of them down, so I could return home and look up their meaning. From where I stood, I do believe I saw calla lilies (modesty), eucalyptus (protection), purple iris (message) and some ivy (fidelity).
Now, I am second guessing myself… there were purple iris, for sure. “But wasn’t there a stalk or two of larkspur (lightness) or maybe a bellflower (gratitude)? Did I see some aloe (grief)? Which flowers weighed more heavily in the overall arrangement” I implore.
Dear God! Help Me! I am working more than double duty, here! Not only do I have to go home to discern the signs of God’s love in my everyday life and in our world, but now, I have to interpret the revelations in the flowers on the altar, too! What am I going to do? My life is busy here with She Writes Steamboat and with other matters of independent publishing, as it is! Do I have time for more?
There must be help for an affliction like this! There is a balm in Gilead but, I think for now I will stay right here, overwhelmed or not.
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January 11, 2012
“Blessed are the children of the piece makers for they shall inherit the quilts.” ~ Unknown
I am seldom still for very long. Usually active and on the go, I was forced to slow down over the weekend when I slipped on an icy patch and twisted my knee. I was disappointed; it was a moderately warm winter day with deep blue skies and I wanted to walk!
As I sat, knee wrapped in ice, I decided I needed to find something positive about being immobilized. It gave me a chance work on my knitting project and it gave my “tweaked knee” a chance to mend. As I healed, I watched a portion of “Why Quilts Matter”, a nine part documentary film produced by the Kentucky Quilt Project aired on PBS. This film addresses “the historic, cultural and political importance of quilting.”
As I listened and watched, I began to recall a conversation I had had a few years ago with my dear friend who was in the final years of her life. Before her passing she shared with me her words of inspiration on the healing art of quilting. She related how quilting had helped her through her difficult days of dealing with cancer. She said “every stitch was a way to make a continued connection with precious family members who would wrap themselves in the love that it took to make the quilt.”
She also related that although she loved her chosen career of being an elementary school teacher, if given a chance to do her life over, she would have entered a career in fiber arts. She said “Quilting is so fulfilling because of the creative process.” Her eye for color and design was astonishing.
Did you know that according to a survey in 2003, there are over 21 million quilters in the United States alone? Can you imagine the financial impact if every quilter in the United States purchased a copy of the film “Why Quilts Matters?” Quilters, you would be doing your part in supporting and continuing an art that has survived many generations. “Why Quilts Matters” is an excellent film to watch in fellowship. To purchase this independently published DVD this link. http://bit.ly/qtQgVx.
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January 10, 2012
“If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” ~ Rachel Carson
If you checked in on All Things Fulfilling yesterday, the theme of the blog was about master painters who so generously share their art, to educate others, through independently published books and films.
The other evening I watched a documentary film that addressed, in a rather eye-opening way, the issue of sharing a passion for Art with others. The film was about a group of children in Calcutta, India who discovered new possibilities for their futures. Through the introduction to a medium of art, the students became inspired to rebuild their lives and empowered to study hard because someone believed in their talent and creativity. New York photographer, Zana Birski mentored children who had very little hope in their lives and had been shunned, by most, because they were the offspring of mothers who worked in the Red Light district of Calcutta.
The message of this documentary film produced by THINKfilm Company is timeless. “Born into Brothels” won more than 30 major awards, including an Academy Award, when it was released back in 2004.
The film is a testimony to the resilience of children, and the wild curiosity children have when presented with new life experiences and when they find a mentor who can help them develop their own artistic passions. Caution: Although it is admirable to cultivate this message through fulfilling interactions by mentoring kids, the film itself is not for children. It does have strong language and it is an R rated film.
To watch this uplifting film for adults, please visit the Independent Movie Database http://imdb.to/2yvGeU.
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January 3, 2012
“The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart. For the traveler who knows his direction, there is always a favorable wind.” ~Stuart Avery Gold
I find this business of blog writing rather intriguing, as a self-motivating force. I really enjoy what I do! Nearly every time I pen my thoughts, I publish them on this site. Blogs are not posted by “default.” Deliberate and conscious choices are made about what to write. I continually ask myself “Will this strike a chord in someone else, too?” The pulse of the readers hearts are heard when they respond.
If I don’t take ownership of my words, my writing becomes idle jabber. Who wants to hear that! Blog writing forces me into action day after day after day. It moves me to practice what I preach and honor my own word. No one expects more of me than I do of myself. Keeping promises to my readers in providing useful information and inspiration is a fulfilling thing, too!
Not all blog writers have a come-uppance with themselves over their published writings as I do. After all, fiction writing is made up. This blog site speaks of issues that are truly near and dear to my heart – the independent publishing industry and finding ones own bliss in life. Thankfully, it is a creative journey with no end point.
“Dominion over my own self” is what I call my passion for blog writing. There is great self empowerment in that. Although I have set some high goals for the coming year, I remind myself, life is a process of becoming, not standing still.
How about you? Will you practice the art of living by honoring your heart? Rebuild your life by making a shift in how you live this year and be bound to your words through your actions. All things are then fulfilling.
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If someone you know suffers the effects of bi-polar disorder, these companion books are great resources. The books are written from very personal and non-clinical points of view. The book in-print Out of Focus…Again as well as Ann and Gary’s e-books can be ordered on-line through www.outoffocusagain.com. The e-books are also sold through Amazon.
