Hello folks,

The chilly, rainy weather has given me an excellent opportunity to work intensely on editing my new book, Disappearance at Sycamore Grove: A Journey of Courage, Forgiveness, and Acceptance.  I’m getting excited seeing it take shape into what I hope will be an entertaining story for you. I’ve added a few twists to keep you interested. 

By late spring, I hope to have it published on Amazon, in both Kindle and paperback formats. 

 Part of the satisfaction in my writing work has been sharing information, stories, exasperations, and lots of encouragement with a group of writers who serve as a source of inspiration for me.  They work diligently, expressing their creativity, exploring and finding countless ways to improve their craft, and the business of selling their books. What a powerhouse of supportive talented women! I’m happy to have been invited to join them.

On a family note, Calli, my lovely fur baby, and Bob, my wonderful husband who has tirelessly and, I might add, relentlessly edited my new book, have been very encouraging as I work on my writing. 

I haven’t forgotten my goal of also putting together a non-fiction book for caregivers, providing simple, inexpensive ways of self-soothing. It’s projected to be published in early summer. Here is a sample below.

“When suffering from stress, lack of confidence, and catastrophic thinking, we are taught to reframe our thoughts to more positive outlooks. Examples are: “I can do this;” “How likely is that negative prediction?” “This is a setback, not a failure.” “I am learning and improving every day.” This technique can be helpful with repeated efforts to catch our negativity and develop a more positive outlook over time.

But how can we self-soothe for a few moments and get relief from our well-practiced self-defeating, negative, aggressive thinking? Rid yourself of the type of thinking that contributes to developing chronic health issues as well as a sense of isolation and rejection.

Let’s empty our thoughts.  Visualize ourselves in a vast universe of positive energy, outside of the cultural norms and experience we have been exposed to. Picture ourselves in a warm cocoon of love, acceptance, and possibility.  See ourselves in a safe, dark, nurturing womb in which we will be born of peace and potential.  (Please see Love Letters from Mother Earth, a challenging and uplifting book by Anneloes Smitsman, quantum physicist, author, and futurist).

Take a few minutes and find a quiet spot.  Release expectation, allowing your body to experience your gentle breath, in and out, letting your blood flow through your body, with warmth and nurturance.  Notice just your chest and belly expanding and contracting, as air subtly passes your nostrils.  In the breath, feel the vast energy of the universe nurturing life in all things on the Earth and beyond.  Let this moment be The Moment.  All of life is in this moment.  Accept peace, limitless possibility, and unlimited love.  

Perhaps you can give yourself this gift for a few moments each day, and in doing so give back a gift to the Earth and the universe beyond!”

Be well my friends,

Suanne