Strong enough to live this life!

With so many people beating their chests for change, looking for a new and better life. It's funny how many people actually stand up and take those meaningful steps for themselves.

Hey Everyone -

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my own happiness and looking for what I want to make me, not anyone else, essentially happy. And well, I took a long look at where I am, where I came from and where I want to go. The details of a path yet forged are to follow.

As many of you know, I've been writing "Waters Edge" for a while. I seem to either never have the time or take the time to finish it. I have Facebook friends that write two and three books a year and I can barely get one out. Giving myself a break, I did just publish four short stories, but the point is, I'm not working hard enough. Or maybe it's not smart enough. Maybe that's the point, maybe it's the manner in which I work, maybe that is the starting line. Anyway, I got off topic - the point is, I need to get this book off my island and move on to another writing project. 

THAT will not only make me happy, but also keep me busy and my mind out of that Devil's Workshop. Not that I don't love this book, but it's time to move on.

I am strong enough to live this life.

Next up - I'm loving the short stories and need to put more effort into writing more and placing them on Amazon. I've found that it may be another way for readers to get a small taste of what I like to write about. So the goal is to create one new short story a month. Next up - "The Row Boat." You can find - "The Pebble, The Gate, Sleep Tight and After The Rain" on Amazon or on my website. www.christophereclawson.weebly.com.

THAT will not only make me happy, but also keep me busy and my mind out of that Devil's Workshop. 

I am strong enough to live this life.

Project number three - almost a year ago I wanted to get Breaking Rules Writing Competitions off the ground and honestly, I've pretty much just sat on it. So, dedicating and good part of my day to that is also going to be a goal of mine. I'm also thinking of taking it into an interesting direction - if you're interested you can read the next BLOG that I'll be writing for it. The website where you can be directed to or direct interested writers is www.breakingruleswritingcompetitions.com - cross your fingers for me. I really want to put this on the map. 

THAT will not only make me happy, but also keep me busy and my mind out of the Devil's Workshop.

I am strong enough to live this life.

So these are my writing goals - my personal goals may not be quite like anyone else's. When I was younger, I had such an inner strength and power. I was able to control and move so many mountains. I had a fighting spirit and a need to make sure that I wasn't being taken advantage of. EVER! No one got the best of me and no one EVER controlled me or what I did. I also had a desire to make change, not only for those around me but for the community as well. I plan to head back down that path. I have skills and talents that are being less than tapped. 

When I turned 50 - I kind of found that I didn't need to fight so hard to keep that control and that I could pick and chose what I wanted to do and actually fight for. The only thing is, I wasn't really fighting for anything, which may be why it's taken this long to write this last book. Anyway with a husband, an ever present family around me and friends a plenty. I'm now taking and making my time much more valuable. I'm only going to do things that I want to do and not what is expected of me. AND - I'm no longer going to just sit back and take the shit, thinking that I don't want to rock the boat or disturb the sleeping tiger. I have ideals, values and a sense of self that will not be shaken.

So, this has been my two weeks of contemplation - now for implementation. Watch out - I have things that I want to do, things that I don't want to do, expectations for myself, for those around me and things that I believe in and will not waver from.

I have a plan and the ability to make it happen. THAT will not only make me happy, but also keep me busy and my mind out of that Devil's Workshop.

I am strong enough and I WILL live this life.

Not bad for 54 right? =) 

Thanks for stopping by and keep an eye out.

Be well,

Christopher

As always - mention this blog post and I'll give you an additional 10% off your book purchase. I'd offer you more but they are only $10 and $5 for shorts - not really a high price for a good read.