What Truly Makes Me Strong

Monday, June 26, 2017

As I begin a new chapter of my book, a chapter that reveals and discusses the meaning behind Strong As Steel, a smile spreads across my face.

At long last, I can open up about a topic that makes me feel really good.

The various individual components that define my strength, that comprise it, are so fundamental and so valuable to me.  Everything that I cherish in my life goes into making me strong.

The dark and nasty chapters have been dealt with.

It is now time to talk about sunshine and lovely-scented flowers!

Happy Monday, Everyone.

Sunlit Leaves

Friday, June 2, 2017

From the safety of my dining room, looking out upon by the greenery of my balcony garden, I re-live and type out excruciating memories of a time, thank goodness, long gone.

The numbing impact of the actual episode, more than a decade ago, can still be felt.

At least, this time, physical bruises will not appear.

I cannot help but stare, dazedly, at the beautifully sunlit leaves.

From behind dark clouds the sun reveals itself once more.

I'll Just Say This ...

Thursday, June 1, 2017

These past several weeks I have been busy typing away on my laptop, compiling line after line, paragraph after paragraph.

The end result being the first draft of four entire chapters and one preface!

I can now visualize a completed structure of the book, with one of a total of three sections now wrapped up.

First drafts, mind you.

I am feeling incredibly focused on the task even though emotions are being dug up and having to accurately be put into words.

Writing is incredibly enjoyable and rewarding.

July 1st is my self-imposed deadline for an entire first draft.

I'll keep you posted.

Happy Thursday!