In his effort to build up my fragile self-esteem, my husband reminded me lately that people from twenty-eight countries have read my online writing, which is still shocking to me!
Riding on the heels of this life success – And of course, now I can finally rest assured that my life has purpose and meaning – is that several people have been asking me lately if I’m thinking of writing a book!
Of course, I have been thinking of writing a book, but the trouble is that I can’t figure out what topic I should write about! Sure, I could write up those embarrassing stories about me that make people laugh when we have dinner together, but those stories make me look stupid! I would much rather write about something I’m an expert in so that people will respect and look up to me!
The trouble is, I can’t come up with anything that people would think I’m an expert in.
But I must be an expert in something, obviously, because I write stuff online!
Since I can’t find anything that I’m an expert in yet, or at least anything that I can convince others that I am an expert in (Which my editor says isn’t EXACTLY the same thing- Whatever!) I guess I could write up those stories about the stupid things I did that make me look like a complete idiot.
Well, these are the things that sometimes we need to do for fame and glory!
And that’s what life is all about, wouldn’t you agree?
And so, as a potentially inspiring author yourself, looking up at me with eyes of wonder, what should YOU write about, you ask me?
Great question!
Tip #1
Well, of course, write about the idiotic things you’ve done so that you’ll look stupider than I do, and then I’ll feel better about myself, and we can both share in the fame and glory! (I wouldn’t share any of my fame or glory, of course. I’m not “sanctified” enough for that, which is a Christian way of saying, “I don’t want to.” But I wouldn’t try to take yours if you have your own share of fame or glory. Unless I could.)
Anyway, please send me what you write!
I won’t read it because my therapist says I’m too self-important (That’s the same thing as being important, right?) to read other people’s stuff, but if I’m having a bad day, then I can think about the stupid things that you’ve done and feel better about myself!
Thank you! And it’s nice to have a friend and do these kinds of activities together – It is a wonderful bonding experience! Blessings on your writing!
And the best part about writing online is that we can tell people what they should do to live a successful life like us!
I hope this advice makes you feel “successful1,” too!
You’re welcome!
Good luck!
Tip #2
Write headlines that grab people’s attention and are (mostly, in a relative, limited way) true!
This is the second piece of advice!
For example, I thought of titling today’s newsletter “Blathering About Nothing,” but that headline doesn’t rank as well in the headline analyzer, for which I pay $1,000 annually.
And now, getting down to the nitty-gritty of the advice in this newsletter, I will take off my mask and set aside my neurotic whiny online persona, which, of course has no reflection at all of my actual personality.
So you wonder what to write about or whether you should be writing at all or doing something else?
Tip #3
We want to align our life to do whatever it is that God has set before us as our path in this season, whether it’s something that gives us no accolades or glory, or which may (even!) cost us financially, relationally or culturally.
And when we’re busy doing these things together with Jesus, who strengthens us, we find out that the things that used to be so vital to us surprisingly matter a whole lot less!
And then it’s also critical to connect with a group of people that already like you so you don’t have to pretend to be important! They like you because they have to like you, of course, but what difference does that part make? And then you’re soaring.
So you’ll go out in joy, you’ll be led into a whole and complete life.
As the song below plays, ask God, “How do you long for me to pivot my life?” Ask yourself if any of this stuff that I am pulling my hair out trying to attain matters once I’m dead?
And then, once you wake up to the fact that you’ll be dead soon enough in the big scheme of things we call “Life”, you’ll be ready to live.
And when Jesus is responsible for your success, life gets more fun.2
Photo credit: Amazed Monkey by Thomas Oxford on Unsplash, Bird Soaring by Alfonso Betancourt on Unsplash
Note: The photo of the monkey symbolizes you, of course – NOT me! Why would you think that? Refer to my opening line.
But take comfort!
The soaring bird symbolizes you, too.
1“Successful” relative to my life success, I mean, of course!
2 And funny, but that might be something unique to do with my life, so I have the advantage (over you) of being able to tell others about the stupid things I’ve done.
Thank you for liking me! I like you too! Let’s journey together!
Restoring Life 