Welcome to my blog! I've been at "this place" for about one year, with no words and no action. Tonight, I was talking with a friend, and she said, "just keep it simple. Just 'do it!''
And with those three words, I sat down and started writing. Mind you, it hasn't been quite so "simple" for me to do. I've read books, blogs, tweets, etc., about how to get started, how to format, add this "plug-in",etc. I signed up for @JohnHaydon 's class, "31 Days to Optimize Your Blog w/ Social Media" and @SarahRobinson 's, "30 Day Game Changer," (I wanted to be a Tribe member), yet throughout all of that month, I did zero, zilch, nada. I thought... a lot. I read other folks' blogs.I lacked the "action piece." I was encouraged by so many folks...way too many to list here, especially in my "keep it simple" first post. I believe you know who you are, I hope so.
I just knew my blog wouldn't resonate with anyone. I would never be able to write like @Sally_G or @RebelBrown or fifty others. However, tonight, it just hit me...duh...it doesn't matter. I have stories to tell and causes that I'm passionate about and I want to share them with all of you. At this moment, I'm just like others that have sat down in front of a blank screen and stared and questioned themselves and doubted how their words/message would be received. I can hear @SarahRobinson in the back of my head saying, "just hit the send/publish button!" YAY!!
So, I'm keeping it REAL simple tonight! Nothing heavy to ponder, just a simple post. And, I'm grateful!! Grateful for all the encouragement and love and prayers that came my way via Twitter, Facebook, the web, phone calls and emails. My life is richer because of all of YOU. I'm full of JOY visualizing all of your beautiful faces! All of YOU make my heart smile. And I can't wait to write my next post. I can't wait to share more about my journey, with all its twists and turns and rocks and boulders. All of you are part of my journey now. WOOTY WOOT !!
So, make a JOY-FULL noise wherever YOU are...spread JOY wherever YOU go...you'll make someone's day...wherever YOU are! We all need more JOY in our lives. So share what you've got!
Just know that I love all of you. Here's a (((BIG HUG))) to wrap yourself in to start your day!
My heart felt thanks...
