Carrier of Life

Hey Friend,

It has been a week of books, boxes and final preparations. The DIY of self-publishing has taken all kinds of twists and turns. I'm consistently realizing what I don't know. Learning in real time seems to be the best way. It has an immediate sense of being embedded in my mind and soul and I won't ever forget it. Honestly, I hope this dang book is useful.

A surprise this past week was when I told a colleague in the speaking biz about adding the virtual element to my book party she offered to host it. I was a bit stunned. And grateful. And now I feel a weird pressure to make sure the virtual side of my Book Launch is as well attended as my actual party. Which if you are in the OKC area, I'd love for you to show up.

Honestly, Mirjana's offer was completely humbling. And very very unexpected. That's the other thing that's happening to me as we get closer to this book launch - I feel myself getting more sensitive, more emotional, about the whole thing. It's another one of those unforeseen developments of self-publishing; it's all so very personal. And in the best way.

On more than one occasion I have felt very loved. I have friends driving many hours and even flying to be at the book launch this Wednesday. I never imagined that would be the case. Between you and me, I have literally been moved to tears by the simple gesture of a friend saying they are coming. FEELING LOVED is quite a sensation.

SUPPORTED

Whether driving 20 minutes or 10 hours, the fact that someone is taking time out of their evening to come celebrate this accomplishment with me is... powerfully impacting. It's one big group dynamic that collectively says "we believe in you." Again, I didn't know these sentiments would emerge. Have you encountered love expressed this way? The bolstering of support that physically appeared and cheered for your success?

Is being supported in a positive endeavor any different than when someone supports us going through a difficult season? I think so. It's easier to not show up in the positive because we imagine our absence won't matter. Whereas in a negative scenario, our presence may alter a persons existence. I actually think my existence is being altered by the willingness of those to be there.

MINDSHIFT

What if you saw yourself as a carrier of life and when you supported someone in either a positive or negative time, you injected a bit of life in them?

DISAPPOINTED

Is that what love is - injections of feeling alive? It's certainly not all ooey-gooey juju. With this care shown me, I now sense a greater weight of responsibility not to disappoint. I suppose this is how insecurities rage. Thankfully or unfortunately, I know the book is good, but probably not great. I personally really, really like it. I also know it doesn't follow the same flow as standard books.

In days gone by, I used to tell people directly that I was going to disappoint them. It was during a period of my life, I was disappointing myself. I'm still aware I can and will disappoint people. Maybe you. But as of now, I'm doing and giving my best in all the ways I know how. I even combat my own minds' offering to be disappointed in myself by refuting with sincerity that I'm genuinely being, doing and bringing my current best.

MINDSHIFT

What if you put the fear of others thoughts through a filter of self-love and turned it into a source of strength instead of debilitation? You can.

SATISFIED

At some level, this book launch party has become the ultimate satisfaction of writing a book. Listen, I want to sell a bunch. Heck, I need to sell a bunch. (it's an expensive undertaking!) I want to get a truckload of speaking opportunities. I want to do team coaching with the book and unlock leaders potential. I want to expand my reach of influence. I want it all, baby. But if I don't reach #1 on amazon best sellers list, I'll be fine. I already feel so good about it, everything after the party is simply a bonus.

Speaking of... I am actually trying to achieve that status.🙂 YOU can partner with me to get there. This Wednesday the book goes on sale. (if it shows up before then, please don't buy it until the 21st.) I set the Kindle price at .99 for three days, so people can buy and review. I'll venmo you the dollar if you need me to. My strategy is to have people buy Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I need purchases on all three days. #MarkYourCalendar

Also, I really would love for you to swing by the Virtual Party. I'm going to say a few words around 6:30p CST. Here is the link for it:

https://zoom.us/j/95218983490?pwd=tTvdKg2McMCwXCF8hQ4azxwsQH6NqB.1

Finally, I sent out an email this week about our Vandal-Proof boxes we've assembled. They have the book plus a few other small ownership items. I'm sending them to people I want to work with and also to those who might be interested in purchasing a bulk order of 50 or more. If that's you, let me know and I'll get one out to you.

Sorry... didn't mean get side-tracked by all the book business. I am excited and do believe the book actually is useful, which does satisfy my soul.

SHIFTING

I hope this week you feel loved, give your best, defeat your doubts and find a satisfaction that enables you to persist positively into your day. You are a carrier of life!

#ShiftAway