First of all, I’m a delight.
Second, I write poetry.
Did you know long ago, in the way back times, if someone wanted a book to go out into the world, they created themselves. If you wanna fact check me, look into how Gilgamesh came to be, or Mesopotamian culture — whichever one floats your boat the most.
That little book on the shelf, the one on the other side of Poe, is a testament to a goal I set as a child. Yes, it’s self-published and yes, I forgot to add all the important things like “do not copy this” as well as the ISBN. You see, my mind is always writing poetry. Along with that there is a 54 year backlog of stories to get from inside my noggin onto paper, or into a book. It’s not important for me to get on the NY Times bestseller list, or get some fancy book tour. I’ve been sort of “famous” on and off since the early 1990s, trust me when I say there is nothing special about it.
But I digress…
Seeing this out in the wild was a clear reminder that we don’t need the validation of others to do what speaks to our soul. It was also a nod from the Universe about finishing the work on the other books I’ve had on hold. For me creativity isn’t about getting others to see my view of the world, but for my enjoyment. Sometime it works out that both things can be true, and I make a few pennies to put under my mattress for a rainy day.
I guess the takeaway from today’s post is to live your best life. Don’t wait for a magic wish to help you get to your goals, take small steps onto the path in front of you.
Until next time…much love,
~ KEU
Kim Upton 