As previously stated, this series has been written as a complement to the original post by Alura Cein. In this entry, I would like to add my own experiences with some of the suggestions She gave in that post about keeping yourself in a good place during these times. Over the next several weeks, I'll... Continue Reading →
Lit. Update: Future Steps
New literary update.
It feels good to finally have my poetry book released in some form. However, the work doesn’t stop there. Now I face the challenges of promoting it.
As I already knew, “self-publishing” requires you to fund most of the work yourself. It gets disheartening and a bit stressful, but it’s what I have to do for now. At least I’ve accomplished one of my major life goals and can continue to build on it. It’s wonderful to be able to look back on the progress I’ve made, not just in writing but in life.
Now comes the constant effort needed to balance these new parts of my daily life. Plus, I’m renewing my efforts to get a part-time job to support my financial needs. For those readers who are also hoping to publish their work in some form, I highly advise that you get and maintain a day job. Don’t…
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Special Feature – Link: Advice for social media this year
Here's a link to Alura's latest post on A Life of Virtues regarding the best and worst social media alternatives this year. I have experienced quite a few of the same issues She has and can recommend Her advice. https://spirituallyawkward.com/2022/01/06/the-cleanest-worst-social-media-apps-for-2022/
Personal Post: “Because I’m Here, Too”
The managers of our complex have never been very good at caring for the property. Those of us living here have often complained about the lack of attention they pay to the needs of residents. Recently, we noticed the cleaners who are supposed to spruce up the outer hall of our building hadn't... Continue Reading →
Contribution to The Weekly Smile: “Holidays and Change – One Step At a Time” #weeklysmile
There's a lot I could contribute to the Weekly Smile this week, but I think I'll save some of it for my personal posts. Today, I wanted to share something I've not only learned but started practicing in life. Keeping up with goals is harder than ever these days, and I have it on... Continue Reading →
Personal Post: “Affirmations Playlist”
I was never much interested in affirmations in the past because they didn't seem to work. Looking back, it's possible I wasn't using the right ones or doing them for the right amount of time. We tend to get discouraged because the changes don't happen instantly. Also, I think I wasn't really ready to... Continue Reading →
Personal Post (w. links): “Thanksgiving and the Light”
I hope everyone made the most of their Thanksgiving holiday. We should be giving thanks to the Heavens and spending time with family all year 'round, but this is the official day when everyone participates together. For us, Thanksgiving looks a little different because of our understanding of history, belief systems, family, and... Continue Reading →