I’ve been thinking a lot about befores and afters lately. Life, my life, was very different a year ago. Back then I was new at everything, including blogging. I’m hardly an expert now, but the screenshot below does show how far I’ve come.
In comparison to other, highly successful bloggers, my stats are very average, however my point in sharing them with you is to highlight the importance of something we all know… and constantly forget, namely time. Even in this age of instant everything, good things take time to develop.
This lesson is particularly important to me because, like all new authors, I struggle with impatience. The six year old hiding inside this 60 year old body wants fame and fortune right now!
Thankfully I am 60 instead of 6, so today I’m counting my blessings, and right at the forefront of those blessings is the knowledge that I am healthy. I still have time to achieve my dreams. I still have time to write more books. I still have time to raise awareness of bushfire danger here where I live. And I still have time to enjoy the company of friends and family. That time is a gift beyond measure.
However as I take stock of my blessings, I know not everyone has been given the gift of time that I am enjoying. The children massacred in Sandy Hook, USA were not given that gift. And Lady Julia Prosser of Wales was not given that gift either. Lady J lost her fight with pancreatic cancer, and her family, along with the families of the children of Sandy Hook are going to have an awful Easter.
But its not too late for the rest of us to make this world a better place. We have the gift of time. Let’s not waste it.
Rest in Peace.
April 12th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Good to be back and read your post. Congrats on your progress!
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April 13th, 2013 at 12:22 am
Thanks Patricia. 🙂
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April 4th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
The death of Lady J also got me thinking, and a couple of bits of life sux news affecting people I know, and I realised my dull life is fine by me. I’ve been blogging for just over a year and blog just for me and i never look at the stats. My enjoyment and fulfilment comes from meeting new bloggers, comments and likes – that flow both ways. I have learned SO much, and it has taken time, yes, but time well spent 🙂
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April 4th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
I know exactly what you mean. Last week I was feeling old [at 60]. This week I’m thankful to be so lucky. I have a ‘job’ I’m passionate about, a roof over my head and friends. Not much more anyone can or should ask of life.
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April 1st, 2013 at 11:06 am
Can only agree with all the comments above. I find Easter/Autumn is a very reflective time of the year. Yes, let’s not waste the time we have right at this moment.
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April 1st, 2013 at 8:32 pm
It’s nice to know people understand. 🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 5:40 pm
I agree, we need to enjoy every day for what it is, who knows what might be around the corner, look at the falling wall incident in Swanston Street a few days ago. 😦
Yay for you, it amazing what blogging brings to our lives isn’t it? Who’da thunk it!
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Yup. 🙂 Time to appreciate what we have.
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March 31st, 2013 at 2:08 pm
Loved your post, it is good to be greatful. Last year I survived a rare cancer and am looking forward to many more years with my wonderful partner living up here in the Ranges and writing many more books.
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:16 pm
I’m sorry to hear about that but I’m relieved you got through it ok. Carpe diem, right?
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March 31st, 2013 at 12:25 pm
The blog, the book… overall a great year!
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Yes, I’m definitely not complaining! 🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:48 am
Mine are nowhere near as good as yours either, but like you, I am grateful for the time and joy I have right now. And for my loyal friends, bloggy or otherwise. 🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:20 pm
It is a great community isn’t it? My friends make a glass half full attitude easy to maintain. 🙂
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April 1st, 2013 at 8:02 am
🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:26 am
Well said. 🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:20 pm
🙂
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:25 am
I love your post today. My stats aren’t as wonderful as yours but I feel that I have made progress this year in my efforts to make more aware of the dangers of mold to our health and our emotional state.
Congratulations on your book and your wonderful blog. I enjoy reading your posts even if I don’t always comment.
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March 31st, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Thanks Kathryn, I enjoy your blog too. Did you have any success with those yeast free recipes?
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