Writing With a Purpose

Some months ago, I was invited to take part of an incredible adventure.  I was invited, along with 9 or 10 other authors, to participate in a book that is being put together by the Great Vanessa Talbot (founder of Extraordinary Beings).  I was elated to be part of such a special project and honored that she thought my message was important enough to share in the book she's putting together for all of us.

Time has come for me to get down and write my 6,000 words for the book.  I'm excited, scared, inspired, overwhelmed, connected but most of all committed.  I have been trying to write my memoir for the past year now, finish it, I should say.. and I feel.. stuck.  Well, to cut me some slack, I did become a mother, and that tends to take 99% of your time.  The other 1%, you're just trying to do your basic necessities - at least for the 1st year, this is how I've been feeling.  When the baby first arrived, I could not sever the proverbial umbilical cord, and worried if I was going to be one of those moms who are over-protective and a bit of a nuisance to their children.  I am relieved to find out that I'm not like that.  I, absolutely, adore my child.  She is the great love of my life.  In the same token, I know I need "Camile" time.  I miss writing, exercising, doing my nails, seeing friends, meditating, reading, etc.. And, I know in my heart that by engaging in these activities again will not diminish the bond I have with her.  I feel that the opposite will happen.  I will have more of me to devote to her.

Synchronously, all this is happening right at the time when Vanessa gave us the deadline for the 6,000 words.. June 29th, 2011.  In 30 days!  I love challenges.  I love to work under pressure.  I love to feel the sweat prickling down my neck as the clock hand hits the doomed hour.  In the end, I always come through.  I know myself.  I listen now.  I respect my soul's whispers.  Writing this chapter for this book is more than just being published for me.  It is about finishing something that I'm starting.  It is about commitment and believing in my own message.  It is about giving myself the self worth others give me when they read what I write.

It is time to sharpen the pencils, clear out my desk, light up my favorite incenses, breathe, connect and write.  I'm happy for me.  And, very grateful for the opportunity.

I'll keep you all updated on the book's release date.