The book is in progress, I do have a publisher lined up, and I will be giving out codes for free downloads (limited amount) when it does get published.
There, does that answer your questions? I’m kidding, I’ll keep going.
The most frequently asked question is what the book is about, and the short answer is me. I’m not a narcissist, or anything like that. At the core of the book, it is a self help book. I spent a lot of time not only telling you about my life events, but also what I feel like I did wrong and how I could have avoided some things, so in turn, hopefully you will learn from my mistakes. No, I don’t picture myself as this guru for motivational writing, I picture myself as a guy who is been through a lot and if I can help just one person, that would validate all the hours I spent on this book.
Next question. How long have I been working on the book? Over a year. I haven’t been able to just schedule a time each day\week to work on it, so it’s not coming exactly quickly, but trust me, it’s been quality of quantity. There are long chapters. There are short chapters. There are powerful messages. There are silly anecdotes. From those I have let preview it, I have gotten many different responses. There have been laughs, there have been tears and there have been proposals of marriage. Ok, I made up that last one.
Back of the book description? I actually haven’t thought of that, but I’ll take a shot:
“From the author of myblogtypething.com comes an insightful outlook on life. James Riggs has gathered together some of the best and worst times of his life and shared them with you, and he includes insights on said events. He opens up his deepest emotional moments in his life and dissects them into moment by moment sections to explore what happened or what could have happened.”
When I do get closer to publishing, I will be sending out digital copies for quotes and reviews, so if you want in on that, please let me know.
All in all, the book is coming along well, just not quickly.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
Now, for the quick note. I had an epiphany. Being happy is actually very simple. Well, the formula is, the practice might be a bit more difficult. To be happy, you have to choose to be happy. Sounds really simple, and it is, but choosing to be happy means more than just saying “Hey, I’m going to be happy today.” Being happy means you might have to make a few small sacrifices. Choose to be happy, not right. A common argument is that I’m right, you’re wrong. The subject matter is all over the place with arguments, but that is what it boils down to. I’m right, you’re wrong and you can’t convince me otherwise. Stop it. If you are in a relationship with someone, and really love that person, you don’t have to be right, you have to be happy. Let them win. Don’t be rude about it or anything, just don’t argue, let them finish their monologue and them give them a hug. Be happy. You woke up, which is a blessing each day, you have a roof over your head, which a lot of people don’t, and you aren’t starving to death (literally, I mean near death from malnutrition). Take a moment to reflect on all that you have, not what you don’t have. We take for granted soooo many things in this life, but when we start living a life with gratitude and grace, a whole new outlook is available. I’m not saying if you are in a bad relationship to just ignore it, if you are in a bad relationship, end it. Move on. Be Happy. Don’t be ignorant of something that is harming you, cut out the unneeded negative. Happiness and contentment are gifts, and they are gifts we give ourselves. It’s not a selfish thing to give yourself credit for something you have accomplished and are proud of. Today, as of this moment, I am happy. There are so many things going right in my life that I am focusing on, that being happy is easy when I think about them. I have bad things going on too, but when you focus on the negative, you become negative and the good things in your life may just disappear and never be available to you again. Be grateful. Gratitude and Grace.
Until next time dear readers...
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