As 2006 comes to an end and 2007 is on our doorsteps, I wanted to take a moment to send out a good wish of fortunate circumstances for anyone who happens to read this. My 2006 started out somewhat hopeful but realistically I didn’t expect anything “big” to occur; I simply wasn’t in the right frame of mind, my health though improving was not yet what it should be at that time.
Now, one year later, I can say with conviction that 2007 is meant to be a fantastic year for me. I am so much better health-wise and my mind has cleared up to a degree I never dreamed was even possible. The biggest changes of all are that I know now some very important word definitions which I needed to apply in my life; writing for Wild Mind was a very big part of that process but beginning to build a friendship with a wonderful woman named Gloria was the spark that helped to ignite it all. I am now so full of life and energy. I am constantly writing and surrounding myself with wonderful people and ideas. I wanted to take this moment to share my joy and my wonderful not-so-new secret. With real trust and faith anything is possible.
Faith was sorely lacking in my life, during my years of depression and rehabilitation, I had the hope and memory of faith but I couldn’t seem to grab hold of it and claim it for my own. I couldn’t own it because I never thought I mattered enough, I didn’t love myself enough and so loving and kind as I might be, I could never truly share myself with anyone completely.
2006 has changed this part of me, 2007 is the start of a true and wonderful adventure in the life I now claim as my own. I am living my dreams and actively pursuing my hearts’ desire. Certainly everything hasn’t suddenly come up roses, I still have many struggles and I don’t suddenly have all the answers to the riddles of the universe. I do however have confidence in the steps I take, I know I am making wise, healthy and balanced decisions; I know I am putting one foot in front of the other and I am on my way to meeting the destiny that was meant to be mine.
The other day I submitted a short story for our annual local newspaper contest; I may be surprised if they choose my story or I may be surprised that they don’t but I have no doubt that by the time they publish the results of the winners of that contest in July (around my fortieth birthday) we will be half way through the year 2007 and I will have had successes greater than one simple contest could bring. Still I am hopeful that my entry might do well as some of the prizes are pretty remarkable and to be published locally would be a real feather in my cap. Having said that, I am still working on a novel in progress and plan on sending out a query letter this week to a publisher that might have an interest in it. Additionally, I have several short stories and narratives that I just need to sit down and write in order to send them out as manuscripts; the only thing that has held me back on this is that the ideas have had to be put on hold over this holiday time where most of my hours have been taken up with family functions, church celebrations, and time with new and old friends.
Recently I have been busier than I have ever been in my whole life. I have honestly never been this content, happy or fulfilled. I wish everyone could have just a portion of the joy that I am currently feeling. My heartfelt wishes of love, peace, and health to all for 2007.
