It's here! The last day of 2013! A calm ending for an event-packed year. Seems as each year passes it's filled with new experiences and new thoughts. I've even learned more about myself this year, learned more about who I am and what I'm about, what I want and don't want. My life is an ongoing learning experience and journey towards the real me, as most of you probably realize in your own lives, it's neverending, isn't it? Until it ends.
I must say, I'm looking forward to 2014, looking forward to the challenges I know are ahead of me ... first, of course, upping my health level, then writing another novel in the 'Rachel O'Neill' series, starting a new mystery series, publishing other writers' books, traveling/research ... yes, mine is mainly a life that is all about books, and believe me, I'm very content and happy with that.
As usual I have had to backtrack and withdraw a few offerings to become part of other people's businesses, I tend to overdo that, tend to take on too much, which takes away from who I am and my own ventures. But I will still be on tap for parts of the commitments, although not full time. One venture that I'm truly looking forward to, however, is assisting Bookbarn International operating from the UK, a company specializing in old and out of print books. But that seems a better fit than most, within my knowledge realm, again, it's all about books for me, who would've thunk it? lol lol
When I was a young girl growing up in the San Joaquin Valley ... I was all about boys and music and sports. Then as a young woman I was all about men, music, and partying. Then after marriage and kids, as a middle aged woman, I was all about music, painting (art), and reading ... then came serious writing. Now music and art have taken a backseat to books, although I dabble from time to time. Yep, thats me in a nutshell. I read, I write, I research, I publish. It's a good life, and I've finally arrived where I belong. This is who I am today.
Do you know who you are, what makes you the happiest and most content? Have you discovered your soulful nature? Have you been able to peel away the layers of other peoples' influences and desires to reveal the real you and what you're about? Well, it's taken me 70 years to do that. And I finally know exactly who I am. It's a terrific feeling!
Now I'm on to the next personal assignment . . .
A very thought fill blog Becca. I value our friendship. Good for you on focusing more on your own goals.
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Thank you, Kevin. And yes, sometimes I get distracted as we all do, and sometimes make decisions that effect my true self and I have to rein it in and get back on track. I feel I've got it under control at the moment ... lol lol ... we'll see.
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