Inspiration Comes in Many Forms

So I’ve been away from my writing since October due to vertigo issues, but I am on the mend and finally got back into my groove. During this time, I received a negative response for my second book, Secret of the Big Easy. I learned it was a personal attack and it broke my spirit and confidence. It was so disheartening. I worked very hard at not allowing it to keep me from my goals and dreams.

I cannot deny I found myself wondering if I was on the right path. Needless to say, I had a bit of a pity party and later told myself to get over it. I decided to cast my cares out into the Universe and asked for a sign to let me know if I was on the right path; whether I should continue writing, or was I wasting my time.

Low and behold, Wednesday evening we heard a knock on our door. My husband answered it and came into the parlor and said, “There’s someone here who wants to purchase your book.” I thought he was kidding until I saw a woman enter the parlor behind him. She introduced herself and said she first saw the book for sale at Nutter’s (local ice cream shop) and when she went to purchase the book, it wasn’t there. She asked where it was being sold and they told her I lived right down the street. She then proceeded to knock on another door, our neighbors, and was directed to me. She hadn’t realized I had two books and decided to purchase both of them for her sister for Christmas. I even gave her a discount.

After signing the books and saying goodbye, I closed the door and looked up and smiled. I knew it was my sign. Sometimes I need a two-by-four, but I got it. My angels led this woman to me, out of the blue, and she went to two other places until she found me. Who would have thought…?

So, when you’re going through ups and downs, whether it be for health, family, finances, or career path. Don’t give up on your dreams and goals. And if you reach a point of complete frustration, then cast your cares out to the Universe. You never know what form of inspiration will come back to you. Have a great day…and for you writers out there…keep on writing.