Today marks the beginning of a brand new chapter in the Shadows of Destiny Saga. My website has been moved and updated to offer a more user-friendly experience taking into account the importance of social media in the literary world. And while I am extremely pleased with the hours of hard work a friend and I put into this website update, I also realize it’s not just a new chapter for my book series…it’s a new chapter in my life, as well.
Creating a new chapter is a choice. You see, we all have choices to make in life. Even not making a choice is still making a choice. Every day I choose to spread positivity online, share the beauty of the day with friends. Today I changed my website. No matter how small the act, it is a choice. I admit I don’t always find it easy to make decisions…my perfectionistic tendencies encourage me to over-think a decision until sometimes I can’t decide what to do. And sometimes when it comes to difficult decisions, I just hang back…the wait and see approach. Although I’m not actively making a decision, my passivity is still a decision nonetheless.
So today, as I herald in a new chapter in the Shadows of Destiny Saga, so too shall I herald in the same with my life. What things lurk in the background waiting for me to accomplish? What projects have gone undone because of this excuse or that? I know, ‘excuse’ seems harsh, but in truth…that’s all they are. You’ve heard the old saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” It stands true even now. If I want these projects to flourish, it’s up to me to get them off the back burner and find the time to work on them. Laundry will always be waiting…until time ends even. My kids will always need something. I will always have patients to see. But it’s my choice to re-arrange my time to allow room for these projects that have been lingering in the shadows.
What projects are waiting within the depths of my being? Well, here are a few to start:
1. I have completed 95% of a book of quotes. Those of you who know me…can you guess the title? If so, I expect to see your answers in the comment section! *wink* Don’t ask why that 95% is not 100%…there is absolutely no good reason.
2. For the past few months I’ve looked into developing a podcast for metaphysical/paranormal/spiritual topics. I even have friends willing to help. Why drag my feet any longer?
3. Book 5 in the Shadows of Destiny Saga is wandering through the cobwebs in my mind, waiting to be written. It is worth nothing that my daughter wants 2 more full length novels and 1 more short story, despite the fact I only planned on 1 more full length novel. I wonder who will win…*sigh*
4. I had planned on creating a book trailer for Shadows of Truth and never got around to it. No, I don’t have an excuse.
5. I am planning to write a cookbook with my daughter to accompany the Shadows of Destiny Saga. It will include the meals described in the series. We have a list of the meals but, well…that’s all so far.
6. Lastly, I want to launch another website of a different nature…who knows…it may just involve angels!
Those are just a few of the ideas brewing in my mind, some involve my writing and career, others involve my friends and family…but all require an active approach to life. So, with the coming year, I resolve to be actively engaged in my decision making rather than standing on the sidelines submissively letting things happen around me. Today, I begin a new chapter in my life. It’s a choice I made. What will you decide to do today?