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Cindy
Happy Wise Wednesday to You All!
This post is a little bit like “Dance as if Nobody’s Watching” said so well by William Watson Purkey.
He went on to say “love like you’ve never been hurt. Sing like nobody’s listening; live like it’s heaven on earth. ‘ Later, the phrase ‘Work like you don’t need the money’ was added, often credited to baseball great Satchel Paige”.
Living in a household of non bloggers and writers can be hard, especially when you’re vacationing with them. When everyone is laughing around you, thrown their cares to the wind, hanging, telling stories, watching movies and playing games, it can make you feel a little like a 3rd wheel. I’m playing my fair share of games, hanging at the lake and yucking it up with them but life without blogging and writing is like a day without sunshine for me.
I have to say they don’t poke fun at me as much now that I have a book out. Maybe it’s given them some idea that their mother is doing something worthwhile. As a matter of fact, my youngest daughter from NY said “Mom, your book is really good and I’ve tried to call you 6 times to tell you how impressed I am”. I can’t tell you how rewarding that was to hear and then to see them all at the beach reading it. She did proceed to let me know that I wrote etc about 15 times in my book which should be taken out completely. Wait, isn’t everything in life etcetera etcetera? 🤣
Blogging only feels difficult to me when I am stuck on a technical issue that sends me over the edge as I try to find a solution which can be upwards of over an hour or picking the “perfect” picture which I’ve quite given up on… (I hope, like I said in my last post).
In my 4 minute video which you can listen to instead of read if you prefer, I highlight listening to your own voice and pleasing yourself instead of everyone around you. It’s critical for you to have a fulfilling happy life.
Here is an excerpt from my book Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps To Live The Life Of Your Dreams: (you can buy it there by clicking the link if it’s in you list of TBR (to be read).
Take some time to see if what you say you want is truly for you, or if it is to please someone else. It can be anything from wanting to go on a trip, wanting a new car, a new job, losing weight, getting in shape, getting healthier, being on time, breaking off a relationship, going to the moon, being free of anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, shyness, ob- sessions, PTSD, addiction to alcohol, drugs etc. Truly, this is your dream, so you get to choose. Write down any and everything without filtering it. This is your list, and you get to play and have fun with it. It also doesn’t have to make sense; it just must feel right.
That’s right, this is your life and no sense turning yourself into a pretzel for others!
Good News; I have one 3 boutiques that are looking at my book and one large bookstore in our area that are considering my book in their book store. I’m elated to say the least.
Have a wonderful wise Wednesday following your bliss and living your life your way!
Blog as if no one is watching and if they are don’t apologize for it… it’s your life after all so blog your heart out.
Have a wonderful wise Wednesday following your bliss and living your life your way!
Blessings of Love,
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Cindy
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Happy Wednesday Cindy. Stay Smiling. Happy Blogging.
Thanks so much Goff and to you!!! 💞💞
Cheers.😍
Love that discussion about chatting with your son, just you two. It sounded like my son.
Awww thanks Jacqui! Being between those 3 girls can be a challenge.. Awww so sweet you have that connection with your son!❣️
That’s great news, dear Cindy, and I wish for you all the best with your book!! It’s always nice to see your smiling face in video, too ~ happy hump day, my friend! 😊💖
Thanks dear friend.. awww that’s very sweet of you. Thanks tons and to you too❣️
TY Cindy 🙏🙂
so glad your book is bringing you such joy and thank you for sharing too.
always precious… your words and inspiring nature
love the song🙏🤍🌹
Thank you Cindy for sharing your love and knowledge through blogging. I appreciate your sharing ..always gold and water to the soul.
You are so kind to share and listen to it always Suzette. Thank you so very much. I love that and you and your kind words. ❤️
You are very welcome, Cindy!
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You are going to enjoy my chapter in Yvette’s book. You are more over the top committed, though or maybe my friends and family just don’t have as much fun. Having cut back to one day a week, my life is much more manageable.
Oh I can’t wait to read it.. she is supposed to send me the PDF but haven’t gotten it yet. I think cutting back makes a ton of sense. ❣️
I’ve had it to proofread only. I’m not the best proofreader in the world! I almost lost my job once at a company that printed custom Christmas cards. My boss called me into the office and showed me the word BRAIN in huge capital letters. She said, “What does that say?” I promptly read it as BRIAN, which was what it was supposed to have been but I missed it. She moved me to another department, LOL.
oh no.. this is too funny Marsha. Now Im not feeling as bad about writing your name wrong… lol 😂🥹❣️
Never feel badly. If no one corrects us, we don’t always see things when they are right in front of us.
That’s so true Marsha💞💞
Nice ku. Is blog, blog, blog like blah, blah, blah?
hahahaah thanks and I still have to listen to your song. these peeps sleep a lot.. lol,
I really can relate to what you said Cindy. I’m glad about the book being queried about for stores and boutiques. All the best dear friend. Keep on sharing your wisdom
Oh I’m so glad it was relatable Sadje. I’m delighted as well. Fingers crossed and thanks for rooting for me🙏🏼❣️❤️
It’s always my pleasure
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Happy Wednesday , Cindy. Love the poem. So happy to hear that your book is being considered by these shops. Congrats. Much success!!!💕👏💕🙏💕😊💕
And to you Grace… So happy you do. Thank you very much. You never know for sure but it’s a start❣️
My pleasure. It sure is.💕
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Great post!!! I wishing you all the best for your book!! ❤️🥰🙏💕
Thanks so very much my friend❤️❤️
You are most welcome my friend Cindy!! 🥰🙏❤️❤️❤️
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This, indeed, is very wise advice. There are too many times I’ve caught myself being a people pleaser or a ‘pretzel’ as you put it. Good for you for realising to just do what makes you happy without apologising or feeling bad about it. And congratz on the success with your book! That’s definitely the dream.
Oh thanks so very much. I hope those days are gone for both of us. Once you know, you can’t go back. I appreciative your thoughts and resonating. Thank you so very much. I’m so happy for your wishes. It is a dream. hugs❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗
Whatever you have stated here is quite relatable to most of the bloggers, but a smiling Cindy sharing pearls of wisdom and experience in a video is far better experience than own blogging. I’m surprised you have used etc in your book only 15 times. I think it should be more. Have a happy and wise Wednesday ❤️💐🙏
Oh aren’t U2 Sweet for words KK. Thanks so very much. I just told my daughter what you said and we are LOAO.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for always being here KK! Happy sleeping now to you I think❣️❣️❣️
Hahaha, it made me smile back. Keep smiling always 😊🤗😂🤣❤️
Always, Always.. you as well.. -:)
I’ve neglected my blog for so long now, I can’t speak for myself on this topic, but until recently I could. Being the only blogger in the family is like being the only photographer in the family. Or like having a date in nature, or to go on an outing anywhere with a non-photographer. You see frustration in their eyes. This line from your excerpt hits home… “Take some time to see if what you say you want is truly for you, or if it is to please someone else.” Wise words, Cindy. Thanks for sharing.
You’re too busy writing books Mary and your blogs are all great! I love them all. Oh you are so darn right about that. So glad you liked that part I shared Mary. I’m happy it resonated with you as well. You’re welcome and thank you❤️
Wednesday came early and why not Tuesday was the birthday of America.
Family members or not, nonbloggers don’t understand us. Listening to the video as I comment. Blogging for self vs blogging for others is a delicate balance. In my blogging peak, I was posting 6 days a week … and I did that for many years. Then it hit me, was I do that more for self or for my readers? Then someone somewhere wrote, don’t overwhelm the readers. Bingo …. I’ve settled on posting once a week – therefore writing for self and readers without overwhelming the audience. Hope all is well!
True, true Frank. I totally agree with you about that. I just don’t have the bandwidth for more than 3 times a week. Sometimes less. We have to do what works for ourselves and our readers as well, I agree!
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Girlfriend, first of all, I am so loving that necklace you are wearing on your video. How FANtabulous! LOL 😂😆🤣 I love what your daughter said and your response to etc…isn’t everything etcetera etcetera? You are too funny dawwwwlinkkkk and I love it. Cheers to your wisdom Wednesday. And as you alluded to, do what works for you, no matter what it is my Energizer Mama! There is life after WP right? Sending you honey bunches of hugs and smooches! 😍💖🤗🥂😘
Why thanks Kym.. It’s an oldie but goodie from my MIL. I thought was it is really big and old style but I love it too so why not..thanks a lot💞💞 Hahahaha maybe I’ll have to ask my author friend (YOU) your opinion.. ha. Glad you like that. Thanks so much for your voice of confidence always. There is and I have your number so there’s that… a true stocker.. lol. Thanks for the love and back at you!!!❤️❤️
My arms are open Cindy dawwwwlinkkk, and I am so receiving the love that you are sending my way. 🤗💖😘🙏🏼🥳 You have truly taken the baton and run with it. So proud of you my friend. Enjoy the rest of your evening dawwwwwlinkkkkk!!! 🥰🙆🏼♀️😊
Your arms are always open and I tryly appreciate it. Thanks always for being here my dawwwlink. and you do the same❣️🌈❤️
You know it my friend. We are Energizer Birds of a Feather that flock together! So proud of you! 🤗🦜🥳💞🥰
Yes, we are and thanks always for being my feathered friend delight🙏🏼💞
You got it sweetie pie! 🥰💖😍
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Thanks for going through the motions to get to me. I too tried to connect with you. That’s soooo weird. I’m not sure whats happening but thanks for going to the lengths to get here Fred💞💞🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Keep smiling and sharing Cindy
Thank you dear Sheereen❣️❣️❣️
I am so happy that your family are accepting you as a writer, and the great news about your book! Keep me posted…😊
Thank you Ingrid❣️ It’s a good feeling to have their support. Thanks a lot. Fingers crossed…will let you know for sure💞
You inspire me, Cindy. I love you. 💕
Awww thanks K.L. So happy you like this poem. I love you as well! 💞💞💞
I love to blog because it keeps me busy and makes me feel relevant. Happy blogging, Cindy! 💖
I love that Eugi! It’s good to love what we do for sure. Thanks my friend and to you❣️
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Happy Wednesday Cindy..from the Philippines🇵🇭
Happy maybe Thursday now to you Mich❣️❣️
Happy belated Wednesday, Cindy, and I love this post. Your words are inspirational, and I love the praise you got from your daughter. The etc. bit made me laugh. I know it makes us feel so good when our children approved of something we do. And the tables turn, right? This post is beneficial even a day late. And Cheers to blogging! Hugs ❤️🙏🏻
And Thursday now to you Lauren. Thanks a lot, that means a lot to me. I know it really is nice and I hear they actually start appreciating us more once they have children of their own etc etc. 😂🤣😂🤣 Yes, cheers to all of us blogging babes and guys alike❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Wonderfully written!
Awesome and wonderful read dear Cindy. So grateful to be with your family and enjoying your life to the fullest. Congratulations for your book doing fantastic. Great post and video
It’s been fun and so happy you enjoyed my post. Life is good and I’m blessed. Sending love and hugs., Yes, I’m so grateful and hope you’re enjoying it too❣️❣️
Yes absolutely true. We have to be so grateful for everything that God is giving us💗💗💗
A beautiful post! I agree. Tell it like it is and make no apologies for it! Blog your heart out whether any one reads it or not. It is good therapy! Beautiful videos.
So glad you liked it and agree Dwight. That’s exactly it💞💞
Thanks so much❣️❣️
You are very welcome, Cindy!
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Lol… Before we went on holiday,my sister told me, ‘Please don’t work.’ She says’work’ now that my book’s out. But, I’d wake up in the morning to blog, and she would very sweetly make tea for me. It’s nice to have a family that understands. Congratulations on your book, Cindy.
hahhaahaha I so get it.. love it Smitha! I do know and and thanks. They don’t really, they think I’m crazy.. lol🥹😘
Too many pretzel years here, Cindy! My struggle now is finding out exactly who I am, and what I want to ‘be when I grow up’. Considering I’m 53…I may want to figure that out one of these days 😉
RECEIVED MY BOOK YESTERDAY—THANK YOU! MY SUMMER READING! <3
How wonderful your family is understanding what you are doing now! That’s beautiful. And I’m excited to hear about the stores interested in carrying your book. That’s so exciting!
Thanks so much Bridget. I’ve gotta do sone follow up calls!
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