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? ? ? ? In the hallway of my son and daughter??™s high school
there is a poster that says: "You are the Author of your own
Life Story." This very wise and very true saying made me
think of my own life. I have had more rough drafts and
editing sessions than I can count, but I think that I am
finally writing the story of my life that I always wanted to
write. It is a definite best seller when it comes to my soul
and that is the only audience any of us should care about.
? ? ? ? What kind of story are you going to write? What kind of
story are you writing now? Is it a comedy of mistakes and
problems that makes you want to laugh and cry at the same
time? Is it a tragedy of pain and suffering that you would
rather not write at all? Is it a horror story that scares
you with every page you turn? Is it a mystery that keeps you
guessing what will happen next? Is it a romance that leaves
you wishing for a happily ever after ending, but realizing
that real life is full of ups and downs? Is it a life
affirming triumph of God??™s love over the troubles in this
world that uplifts the heart and soul with every word?
? ? ? ? Whatever you choose to write know that you can edit
it or rewrite it daily. May I suggest, however, that
whatever you write you make it a love story. I am not
talking about a typical love story either. I am talking
about a love of life story. I am talking about a love of
learning and growth story. I am talking about a love of
nature, animals, music, and books story. I am talking about
a love of laughter, joy, and delight story. Most of all I am
talking about a love of yourself, others, and God story. Any
story with that much love is bound to be a great read, full
of humor, excitement, wisdom, fun, and joy that will touch
the heart, mind, and soul. May you write a great story then.
May you write a story so good that you never want to put the
book down. May you write a story that doesn??™t just end with
this life, but goes on to the next.
Joseph Mazzella |
