Yes, indeed, I hope so!

I already see you as a peer, Jason! It's not about a label or a book contract--it's about doing the writing, sharing your passion for what you do, and letting your own light shine. You light fills up every room you walk into and that is everything I need to know about a person to admire them and want them in my company. You are a blessing, Jason, and the only thing getting published is going to do is give you the opportunity to let more people know it.

Love to hear that! Thanks, Linda!

Thanks, Janet!

Which, in turn, is useful for everyone in our lives! Lol!

Yes! The pulling back. I held myself back from publishing for so long because of my fear. Thankfully, I was able to push past it anyway but it wreaked havoc on my body. Releasing the fear has made writing such a joy in a way it's never been before. I hope you're able to release yours!

Thanks, Amorina!

To me, "healthy fear" is an oxymoron. Lol! Fear wreaks havoc on our bodies and relationships and indeed, our careers. I think when we love ourselves exactly as we are, exactly where we are, we are freer to create and to be healthy as we do it. But that's just from the lens of where I'm at in my life now. 🙂

Well stated, Jeanne! And so very much what I have felt my whole life and have recently been working very hard to release. It sounds like self-publishing could be a good approach for you, but it has it's own "expectations" too. The real denouncement comes from within. Sounds like you're already on the right path--admitting it is the first step, right?