Celebrating matters. When we celebrate our accomplishments and victories no matter how big or small we magnify the good things in life.
Life is filled with challenges but if we’ll focus on the good, we’ll see the things that are worthy of celebration. Acts of celebration matter because they feed our soul joy and validation.
What have you celebrated lately?
No matter what’s happening in life, there’s always something to celebrate.
REASON TO CELEBRATE
You were born – that’s a reason to celebrate – because you matter.
Did you know that the Asian elephant carries their young for eighteen months before birthing? Wow. That’s a long time.
Giving birth is a good reason to celebrate. If you’re a momma, you understand.
Writing and publishing a book can easily be compared to pregnancy and birthing*.
I “carried” my book Because You Matter: How to Take Ownership of Your Life So You Can Really Live for eighteen months like an Asian elephant. Giving birth to it through publishing was a reason to celebrate but now I have another reason.
I’m celebrating a milestone.
MILESTONES
Milestones are a defined as a significant change or stage of development.
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind as a milestone? Perhaps a graduation? A wedding? Maybe a baby’s first step? All of those are worthy of celebrating.
The milestone I’m celebrating is:
- Because You Matter’s first birthday!
Over this past year Because You Matter has had many other milestones too.
Two super exciting ones are:
- being published in audio (available on all audio platforms)
- becoming a Ten Finalist winner in the 2020 Author Elite Awards
Milestones and fun to celebrate with others.
CELEBRATING YOU
Because you’re reading this, you are a reader. Books wouldn’t matter without you.
I celebrate you and your part in my celebration. Because Matter wouldn’t exist without you.
In the Note to Reader in Because You Matter I wrote how it was a work of love written for you. Chapter one ends with these words:
This book exists because God wants you to know how much you’re loved—how much you matter. He wants you to heal, grow, and embrace the abundant life designed for you. The title of this book was whispered to my heart by the Spirit of Grace, commissioning this message for you.
Love said it best. Because you matter.
Because you matter, I want to celebrate Because You Matter’s birthday with you.
WHAT NOW – YOU ARE INVITED to the Party!
WHAT – Party with games, and prizes.
WHERE – LIVE on my Author Facebook page.
WHEN – Tuesday, September 15th at 4pm EST.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN – Amazon gift cards, hard cover lined journal, Because You Matter audiobook, Because You Matter e-pub, signed copy Because You Matter, Emerging With Wings mobi, signed copy Emerging With Wings
HOW TO WIN – By a drawing. Multiple ways to enter.
- Come to the party and let me know you’re there – 1 chance to win just by showing up!
- Comment on this post, and/or the articles below – 1 chance to win for each comment. Limit 2 comments per post.
- Read the articles below. Questions will be asked about each article and each correct answer is 2 chances to win.
- Post a review for Because You Matter on Amazon – 5 chances to win.
- Buy a paperback copy of Because You Matter between 9/12/2020 and end of LIVE party– 5 chances to win (proof of purchase required).
- DRAWINGS WILL BE DONE LIVE at the party.
How does a book, become a book? Share in the Because You Matter journey. From conception of idea, to publishing – and everything in between.
*How does writing and publishing compare to pregnancy and birthing
I love your posts and your encouragement 💓
Thank you, Pauline. I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you for letting me know.
I am excited for the party, I know one of the people in your book and would love to read your book.
Thank you for coming to the party. It was so much fun. You will receive your audio book momentarily.