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Hello, Supporters and "Story-loving" Enthusiasts,
I thought I would start this edition with a story.
Once upon a time there was a young lady who wrote a poem. The poem was about life and death from the perspective of a young child. After she timidly shared the piece, not sure of the response she would receive, she peered up from the paper to see eyes glued on her in astonishment. The people were speechless. They stated the piece was vivid, detailed, and deep. Short in stature, with a baby face, she was often mistaken for younger than her age. It took the listeners a moment to remember she was nine and not six. This was her first "real" poem, she stated in later years, and that was the reaction she never forgot.
Over 30 years later, she once again approaches the podium about to share, after a seven year hiatus. She was not sure of who would be present to listen as she expounded on her most recent project. More confident in her abilities and the work she was sharing but still apprehensive about the listeners' responses, she felt as if part of time was repeating itself.
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There I was on April 26th, gracing the stage about to speak in the poetic, not sure who will be there but open to seeing new faces. It was in that moment that the notion of community was illuminated to me that much more. In one of the chapters of my book, Faith and Transformation Fridays, I talk about the importance of having a like-minded community when you are going through some of your most glass shattering experiences. I looked around the room, at those who came to enjoy the new book release and I saw my community, new faces, some consistent supporters, many I had never met, just those who wanted to enjoy themselves or be inspired. I realized a community is not always those closest to you, those you grew with or with whom you had a relationship. It can be a foundation of like-minded individuals who will hold you up with words of hope, positivity and faith as you embark on great exploits. That type of community is a necessity.
If you do not have that community, create it. If you do, take a moment to reflect and appreciate it. To the "Build With Me" community, I am grateful for you!
Take a moment to catch a glimpse of the new book release.
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Faith and Transformation Book Release highlights
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