Anticipation & Accomplishment

Over the years, I’ve provided advice—tips—re editing/proofreading. I’ve pushed my Triple Threat Investigation mystery books. Shared feelings, anxieties, and concerns re mom-care. Provided a few reviews.

Things change. People change. I’ve changed. For the better? I certainly hope so. I’m looking to move onward and forward. I know where I want to go, and what I want to accomplish.

Anticipation’s everything. So’s patience. But the [plodding] pace to [finally] realize something can prove excruciatingly vexing. That’s when I hit myself upside the head, not too hard coz I don’t need another headache, and determine to find something positive to keep me going.

A walk in the sun. Something fun. Good music—soothing jazz, “crunchy” rock. A British mystery. A glass of red wine. A jaunt through Amazon. A sweet treat … maybe two (okay, three).

Uplifting and/or thought-inspiring quotes work too. I found a few that are encouraging, which you’ve no doubt read/heard, but they never get old. And they do the trick.

“Great things happen to those who don’t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.” Roy T. Bennett

“Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.” Unknown

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” Willie Nelson

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton

“A dead end is just a good place to turn around.” Naomi Judd

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” Nelson Mandela

“One day or day one. It’s your choice.” Unknown

If you’re going through a trying or inactive period, recognize it’s happening for a reason; while it’s rarely obvious at the time, it becomes apparent later. And realize that something amazing can [truly!] happen any second.

“Stay positive. Better days are on their way.” Unknown

Bet on it.