You’re reading a book. It’s a good one. A page turner. You don’t want to put it down. When you do, you go to bed thinking about it. The plot makes it’s way into your dreams. Once you do finish reading it, you feel like there’s a void. You want to keep the story going.
You’re reading a book, it has lulls. It starts off kind of slow and the plot gets a little stagnant. You’re hoping it picks up. It’s really easy to put it down and move on to other things.
I’ve found that life can be a mixture of these two books. Sometimes it moves so fast with so many good things happening. When life as it is- is just good. You don’t want it to change. You want to keep that feeling going. At some point, we all hit that lull and get a bit stagnant.
The difference between books and our life is a big one. We get to be the ones holding the pen. We get to decide what’s next. We get to decide if that lull is going to hang around or if we’re going to get back to that place of good feelings and anticipation.
We can all get caught up in the low points and not feel like pulling ourselves out is possible. It’s easy to believe that this is it and that’s the way things are going to be. Remember that you have a say in this. In order to appreciate that rainbow we’ve got to make our way through some storms. Cliche, yes. True, absolutely. When thinking about your life as it stands right now, think of it as a book you’re reading. Now, write your own story.
When you turn the page, what do you want that next chapter to say? How does it start? Next step, do whatever you can to make it so. 🙂
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I love the analogy you have used here – so true! Great post. 😃
I like to take matters into my own hands. I strongly believe that we make our own destiny, so why not take the bull by the horns so to speak.
Wow! This is a great way to look at life, and it honestly makes my life sound super boring! I think I need to go on an adventure soon.
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This is so true. We are in control of what goes in our story.
We write the stories of our lives, and we get to choose what we pen. Our destinies are ours to make.
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I love this post so much. We get to decide. That’s a powerful concept if you really think about it.
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We are all in charge of our own stories! Too many times we let other people write our lives for us.
I alway look at life as a movie. There are participants and there are audience members.
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I am actually taking control of my health. I know I am the only one who will take care of me.
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After 10 years, I am finally the one holding the pen. And it feels GREAT! I am finally happy and living how I want to live.
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I love the post and comparisons. I wish to move on and look for the excitement in my story.
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I want my next chapter to start with more enthusiasm. Just a few more weeks until my body’s recovered from a fall and I can use all the energy that’s been storing up the last 5 weeks. What an awesome post, Camesha! Thanks very much for motivating me to plan.
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You’re definitely right that life is like both of these books you described! And I love that quote – we should definitely be holding the pen to our own story.
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I appreciate your call to action to hold our own pen. We can’t control everything, but we do choose how we respond.
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Yes I agree if you write your own atory, make sure you are the one holding the pen.
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I agree. We may not be able to control everything, but it’s us who will choose which direction we want to go.
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Great post. I love how inspiring the message is. You are so right you definitely have to go through some storms to appreciate the good things and actually let the good things in.
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What a very nice message. We have to make sure that we’re the ones holding the wheel instead of just sitting at the back seat. Thanks for an inspiring post!
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Truly uplifting post for me. Love your words here. So true!
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What a great read for the early morning. Keeping in control and taking charge means you control your destiny and you are responsible for results.
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It took me a long time to get to that point, but I’m finally there now. I’m definitely in control of my destiny.
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That’s a great theory , and yes it took me some time to hold the pen of my life by me ! But I am now my own maker 🙂
I love this. So very true. I’m in charge of my own life, my own story and what goes on and who is in it. I’m def writing my own story!
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This is a nice analogy. I love reading books and can relate to everything you stated. I often times do compare my life to the books I read. This is such a good inspirational read.
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Ahh what a wonderful and inspiring post! Thanks for the motivation 🙂
What an inspiring post?
I have often felt those lulls. However, I try to keep them at a minimum now. I love your analogy as a writer and a reader.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
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As a writer and aspiring author, this is so awesome! Oftentimes, we don’t think about the impressions and life happenings that can make a great story. Thanks for sharing! #BLMGirl
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It’s really hard to keep true when writing about ourselves. All good pointers here.
Very good analogy. I have already taken control of my personal life, or deliberate lack thereof and now I am working on gaining financial freedom by owning my own business.
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This is very empowering! I love your reminder about not getting distracted by the bad things. Our lives are truly a collage of experiences, good and bad.
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Yup i agree, there is no one better or more qualified than yourself! If I were to one my own, geez im not sure where to start..
I wrote a similar post recently that you might like HERE. I agree that people need to make sure they right their own story. It can be sad when people overshare in a way that can hurt others!
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This is such a great way to look at it. Writing our own story is so much more positive.
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I need to remind myself to “hold the pen” better sometimes. It’s hard to take control of life sometimes when it gets so hectic and chaotic. Thanks for the reminder!
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I am one of those who likes to steer the boat and make my own decisions and my own story. You can’t just sit back and let it happen or things will pass you by.
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Only we can determine our destinies and no matter what people may say you have the power to control your fate.
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I love your posts. They are always so inspiring and provide such a great take away. I agree, we need to be the ones holding the pens and be the author of our own story.
What a great analogy. I love the thought that we’re the ones holding the pen.
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I really like this post. It reminds me of one of my favorite songs called Unwritten.
This is such a wonderful post! I am actually working on two memoirs. One about a 10 year event that went on in my 20s-30s and another about being a childhood sexual abuse survivor. I also have books published under pen names. So, for me, when the world wants me to write, I actually write!
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I think many of us get stuck in a rut and think we can’t change the course of our lives, but that is furthest from the truth.
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yes! So important that we remember that we great our lives! We are the only ones who can write in that happy ending 😉
So true! YOU have to be in control of your own life!
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Yessssss!! Love this! I have to remind myself often that just because things are bad now, doesn’t mean that they will stay that way! And changing my mindset is really helping!
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i love the way you painted this for us! I was in a lull chapter a few months back and remembering that I get to choose my happiness really helped! I made choices that changed some things I couldn’t accept and it’s made all the difference!
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“When writing the story of your life, makes sure you’re the one holding the pen”. These are words to live by! This post really resonates with me because there have been times I’ve been resigned to accept things in my life as if but as I’ve grown I’ve learned to take more control and have a say in my destiny. Thank you for this encouraging post! #BLMGirl
I love the rainbow/storm cliche. It is oh so very true. I see my rainbow coming now. 🙂
Great post you have here! thanks for sharing.
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