I know…where have I been?
As much as I have not been seen blogging, I was busy reading your posts. WordPress.com news: Jeremy Anderberg, the book reviews. Much to do about writing: Amloughrey, Our Social Issues by Dr. Damon Ashworth, and Becoming the Muse by Beaton, just to mention a few.
Our days are so short, in my view, things I intend to do coupled with my physical issues. Before I can get a grip, the day is over. I even find myself eating later than usual, with a bit of guilt for doing so.
In bringing everyone up to date on my absence, I was busy attending to my deceased sister’s estate, spending time away from the quiet surroundings, and mentally peaceful state of mind gained in my own home where I can concentrate on goals dear to me, bringing me to tell of my journey to being published.
Until My Dying Day has been in the creation for many years, prompted by an abused relationship. Due to working and looking for work caused by termination or being laid off because of some rule or the other not being followed (I was misbehaving…lol), my writing had to be put off for weeks, months to years. Nothing before God’s time, as the saying goes. I completed the book—a memoir, during the pandemic. Finally finished, I sought a publisher. “Keep on knocking, and it shall be open.” –Matthew 7:7. Yes, someone is bound to open up to you when they take a little time to read you. You could say my presentation got me through the door when I knocked.
During my journey, I found no matter how clear and to a point you are in communication, somewhere along the line, your expressed words will be misconstrued or not considered. One can conclude that a grudge is a grudge, and a vendetta is a vendetta. And, going past the attitude a person is forced to deal with, at times, may or will cause you to give up. Mental strength is essential, as belief in your work and what you offer is your top priority. Any weakness will see the victory of the perpetrator.
I found out during this journey why so many companies fail. They fail because management lacks the insight to appropriately sort the players [their employees] with like-minded ones, especially when a company may be culturally diverse. Instead, you have some in management under the influence of the “I am management, do as I say” mentality, faltering at what works. So, instead of quality producers, they get quantity, not fit. They lose projects and profits, having to reduce staff. Eventually, hanging on to survive, to the point where the company is forced to close shop.
Most recently, I discovered AI. Oh yeah, I am one of the latecomers.
AI, the new game changer, has much to offer the user with the amount of time, and time spent creating an effective and forceful document or correspondence with someone. However, I found as much as AI has become the next person in the room, if not focused on reality, it causes some to become less in touch with humankind, and so their attitude toward others lacks compassion.
My journey ends with success. As I accommodated attitudes and adapted to changes with diligent prayers, requesting for those still asleep to become awake to see what their actions are doing to others, I can safely conclude that my Lord helped in giving me the mental strength needed to stay my course. Therefore, with heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for a safe journey back to my blog, I say it’s good to be back at my desk with time to write to you who are reading this post. Have a wonderful day!
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