I just re-discovered this book by Sarah Ban Breathnach:
Simple Abundance: 365 Days to a Balanced and Joyful Life

I had forgotten about it for a long time. What an inspiring story she gave to us. And, somewhere in my worm-path of a brain I believe this original 365-day essay book must have wedged in a corner and inspired me to do my blog without me thinking about it all these years. She finished writing it and submitted it to a publisher in 1995. The author’s publisher didn’t want it to get published at first because they didn’t think it would sell, being a “woman’s book.” She took it to Oprah who discovered it and millions of copies were eventually sold. Women bought one for themselves, then bought many more copies to gift them to family members and other women they knew who needed inspiration. Several new editions and a journal came after and it’s still in print. She uses her daily writing to inspire people to “defy limiting categories” such as senior, or Boomer, and other labels society tries to place on us. She uses quotes from outstanding women from history who were firsts in their field.

Although she went from being one of the millionaires to losing almost everything, she still believes in this process and is an inspiration to all. Something to think about.

Writing in your journal (or blog) every day and putting your messages out to the world helps you survive. My blood sugar is down, I’m exercising more, and I’m getting things done. And I’m writing and learning more each day.

Love to all tonight.