Back in the spring, my husband looked at me and said, "You know I read a great article about blogging. You should start your own instead of all that writing you're doing on myspace." I remember rolling my eyes then quickly thinking that he was right. I expected an adventure but what I've gotten is an education.
Because of LifePrints I search high and low for the best humanity has to offer. When I find a topic of importance that is normally reported on in a negative way, I find the positive spin. It gives me hope and I pray that I pass some of that on to my readers.
My readers - I wish you could see my big smile - they are a loyal bunch and I love them. They never fail to let me know that what I'm doing matters in some small way. They are my friends, family, and strangers that I now love and long to meet someday. They are the best, the ones who see the glass half full. They are the ones seeking out confirmation that we are NOT going to hell in a hand basket as quickly as mass media wants us to believe.
That is my mission with LifePrints - to give hope, to shine a light into the darkness, to pull from the crowd those who clearly rise above the fray, holding them out as examples to follow through the fog.
For myself and my family I hold onto these dreams of the future:
Peace, equality and stability for the sake of all. With that I believe will come an awareness about our impact on the planet and a reversal of our selfishness with natural resources. When we truly GET that everything is connected - all life - we will stop abusing our world and each other.
Crowded book signings where people line up around the block to allow me the privilege of signing my books that they've so thoughtfully purchased. Television and media appearances that allow me not only to speak about my writing but larger issues that face humanity.
My family living in THIS small community nestled in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. My husband and I running a successful retreat center where great minds from all over the world come to share their ideas and knowledge with others. I want to sit by my bend in the Chamita river and write best sellers that touch peoples hearts and cause them to think outside the box.Who knows if the things I long for will come to pass? I'll keep seeing them right around the corner. As for LifePrints I will keep going, keep learning, keep expressing, keep hoping.
Here are a few of my favorite posts I found buried in my archives. Read and enjoy if you wish:
Free Hugs Campaign Hits Las Vegas
Billy Jonas - Industrial Re-percussionist Extraordinaire
The Forgotten Children of Sierra Leone
Laughter - The Universal Language
Miracles are Happening
For the Incredible Fathers I Know and Love
Stoves from Berkeley Scientists Saving Lives in Darfur
My sincere thanks to everyone who has supported my efforts with LifePrints. If I could reach you I'd give you a great big hug...so please accept my virtual efforts at passing on some of my gratitude.
