April 5, 2012
“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” ~ Jean Shinoda Bolen
Snow is quickly disappearing, even from the higher elevations in Northwestern Colorado, where winter tends to be much longer than I’d really like. Mother Nature was very kind to us this year; snow didn’t arrive in earnest until the beginning of February. A light winter has meant early spring. Hurray!
Yesterday, as I took my daily walk, I saw a favorite indicator of the season of light – a mass of daffodils, in full bloom. As I moved along, I began to consider all the colors of the spectrum and how nature could not spring forth a better color choice after a season of darkness and drab. In spring, artists are drawn to painting daffodils, jonquils, crocuses, forsythias and tulips; it is no wonder. Yellow is a color of joy and creative energy.
Wow – I think I need more than just a touch of yellow in my life; lately I have been struggling with writers block. At this point, I need to call in a bulldozer to clear away the permafrost, and then have a whole bucket load of daffodils and other pastel poseys dropped into my line of sight for visual effects. Perhaps that will stimulate my brain and creativity. Kind of an expensive proposition, though, don’t you think?
Perhaps I ought to resort to self-help, instead. This Easter weekend, maybe I will create an arrangement to light up my life and make me smile. Not only does adding yellow to a wardrobe bring a cheery, uplifting effect, if you put it in your home and office it’s a great remedy for clearing the mind, helping with the decision-making process and sharpening your memory, too. Yellow –nourishment for mind and spirit!
Do you have any fulfilling plans for this Easter weekend? What will you do to inspire new beginnings and personal growth in your life? Celebrate this season of light.
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March 12, 2012
Last night the Bud Werner Memorial Library, shook things up with a theatrical performance called Shinsai Steamboat: Theater for Japan. www.steamboatlibrary.org. It was just one of seventy like events that are happening on stages in the United States to honor the victims of the earthquake that devastated Japan a year ago. However, the library in this town was the only library in the world to host the event.http://n.pr/A1e8TC.
A local contingent of readers quickly brought the performance together after having heard about the event through Anne Cattaneo, of the Lincoln Center Theatre. www.lct.org when she was visiting Steamboat last week.
The pressure was on the readers for this last minute event.The five 10 minute plays were staged with focus on the dialogue, rather than other elements of theatre such as set and costume design. The short plays effectively communicated the concerns of Japanese government and their citizens in rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of these two back to back natural catastrophes.
Kudos to the organizer of this fundraising event, Stuart Handloff and to the readers, too! Well done.
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March 1, 2012
Have you noticed that AARP keeps lowering the age for senior citizen status? I am not sure I like that. Why attach the title of “senior citizen” to yourself until you are ready to accept that is what you are? In my mind, I will not become a part of the elderly set for a long time yet.
The other day I e-mailed my twin sister and suggested she read “South of Superior” by Ellen Airgood. She sent me a return e-mail saying “I looked it up on my Kindle, and AARP has given the book great reviews. But, I am not sure, the book is for me.” I told her it doesn’t matter that the review came from AARP, it was a fulfilling read.
There is a lesson of affirmative action that comes out of the publishing of this book. This was Ellen Airgood’s first time attempt at publishing her work. She does not have an MFA in writing, an English literature degree or anything else behind her that suggests she ought to be a good writer. But she has authored a deeply satisfying read.
The author has to her benefit, personal perspective on the subject about which she writes – attitudes and life. Ellen Airgood is a diner owner in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where life has both struggles and rewards. She sees the heartbeat of America day in and day out. From her dealings with people, the author has captured the essence of life in her book.
Check it out! I found “South of Superior” to be a delightful fictional story. The book takes an honest look at small town America and a glimpse into what makes people and rural communities tick.
And remember, a good read is a good read, no matter what. It is as plain and simple as that. For more information on this book, please visit www.ellenairgood.com.
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February 29, 2012
“Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you’re going to live your life.” ~ Joel Osteen
Ok – so today my mind is out of control. So what if I am thinking about filters. I’ve thought about much worse things before. I am consumed with filters – air filters, water filters, coffee filters, filters on camera lenses and such. If I made a list of items that have filters, it would be quite long.
What is the definition of filter anyway? According to Webopedia, http://bit.ly/y5xShO A filter is: “A pattern through which data is passed. Only data that matches the pattern is allowed to pass through the filter.”
Consider how filters apply to lives rather than things. If we lived by the definition of filter by only permitting information that matches a certain standard to pass through our brains, we could ultimately control our life experience. In other words, setting a pattern of thinking positive things, and not letting negative thoughts and emotions enter into the equation would bring life altering change. Wouldn’t it?
Hey, now! There is some validity to that. As a writer, whenever I begin to think “I don’t know what to write” or “I don’t know how to put it down on paper” I may as well be building walls rather than blogs. Time to call it a day.
With positive feelings or with no preconceived notions of what I am going to write, and by letting the free flow of thought fill the paper, the best results come.
Affirmative thoughts bring affirmative action, fulfilling thoughts bring fulfilling things. Affirmative thoughts bring affirmative action, fulfilling thoughts bring fulfilling things. Affirmative thoughts…….
Ahhh – My writer’s mantra is working. “Visualize and achieve” thoughts have kicked in. Perhaps being consumed with filters was good for me after all. Merci beaucoup!
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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.
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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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Yesterday, as I took my daily walk, I saw a favorite indicator of the season of light – a mass of daffodils, in full bloom. As I moved along, I began to consider all the colors of the spectrum and how nature could not spring forth a better color choice after a season of darkness and drab. In spring, artists are drawn to painting daffodils, jonquils, crocuses, forsythias and tulips; it is no wonder. Yellow is a color of joy and creative energy.
