I dub 2023 “The Year of Gratitude.” Some may find this cheesy, but you can’t knock the scientifically recognized effects of practicing gratitude, such as being happier and healthier.
Lisbeth, I really appreciate your perspective and encouragement for gratefulness. Imagine what our world would be like if we had more of it. Thank you for sharing all the links and wonderful pictures!
Beautiful message and start to your year! I like the reflection on writing contests a lot. I guess in some ways the conflict you discuss is like “simply” publishing (which doesn’t always feel simple). Do we even like what we put put there and will others? And do people respond better to writing we possibly thought about throwing away? Congratulations on your wins and also just for entering!
Those are some excellent points. I have a few things that I have published that I perhaps regret a little bit, but then I have to be like Elsa and, "Let it go." Moving on is always a great option. Thanks for your comments!
Happy New Years to you, too! (On a side note. I decided to use the picture of me taken at the Mystery writer panel on my Facebook page because it was the best one I have seen of myself this year.)
Lisbeth, I really appreciate your perspective and encouragement for gratefulness. Imagine what our world would be like if we had more of it. Thank you for sharing all the links and wonderful pictures!
Thanks! And I really appreciate that you take the time to comment—it means the world to me. So, I am also grateful to have you as a reader!
Beautiful message and start to your year! I like the reflection on writing contests a lot. I guess in some ways the conflict you discuss is like “simply” publishing (which doesn’t always feel simple). Do we even like what we put put there and will others? And do people respond better to writing we possibly thought about throwing away? Congratulations on your wins and also just for entering!
Those are some excellent points. I have a few things that I have published that I perhaps regret a little bit, but then I have to be like Elsa and, "Let it go." Moving on is always a great option. Thanks for your comments!
Grateful to have met you through our substack go group, and follow your words (and vegan exploration) through the year!
Likewise! Thanks for commenting. I know we are both thankful for readers.
Happy New Years to you, too! (On a side note. I decided to use the picture of me taken at the Mystery writer panel on my Facebook page because it was the best one I have seen of myself this year.)
Thanks for commenting, as well as attending the panel. I agree that is a really cute photo of you!