I want to make a video that’s not pandering to a niche or trend. I have been building my writing and podcasting habit so, I didn’t have space to fit YouTube.
Now that I have nailed down a rhythm, I’m getting in on video.
I’d like to feature your response in my video.
What has changed for you since this year began?
This month marks two years since I move to the US. Last month, I was in a car accident. My aunt also died. My wife was sick ( probably COVID). We got some scary news in the family. I started working from home since March…I think. I started a writing course and wrote more on Medium. I also had one of my stories featured in a Medium Owned Publication - LEVEL. I dropped out of college. I drove to and from Denver—by myself.
There’s more, not all good. I have this overarching sense that a video would be better to share this with you.
Maybe, I’m just procrastinating.
Meh.
Anyway, I’d love to hear how your perspective has shifted. How the Coronavirus has affected you. What you’ve learned about yourself. How you’re looking at the world. What you’re grateful for. What you’re letting go off. What keeps you going. What’s inspiring you now.
With your permission, I want to read those on my channel. It can be anonymous, of course. Also, if you just want to share with me and not have it read anywhere, I would be grateful you even took the time to reply.
You’ll be able to hear mine notwithstanding.
Can I count on you, friend?
Hit reply and let me know.
Now, back to our scheduled Monday programming…
What I'm Working On
Building a daily writing habit. I sign-up on 750words.com and I’m currently on day 8 of my streak.
As for my Duolingo Spanish, I’m on day 28. Woohoo!
I’m also writing the conclusion of my book in the things I learned during my first year of marriage ( yes, bite me. What do I know about marriage? lol), and I want to send it to my editor within the next few weeks. I’m using this process to learn the various parts of self-publishing. I really don’t mind if this book doesn't sell a single copy. It would be nice…yes…but the process of publishing on Amazon is more important for me at this point.
What I'm Thinking
Knowing the difference between what you want and what you need could save you from unnecessary suffering. What you need tends to choose you. Example: you love music. It lifts your spirits no matter how bad things are. You really didn’t choose to love it, it just tends to make you feel better. When you play your instrument, you feel like you’re in contact with something more than you.
What you want can ruin you. Example: you want to make a living with your music. No matter how hard you play, you can’t seem to improve—or find a club that would pay you to play. Then, in a fury, you break your piano and give up on the dream of making a living as a musician entirely. Then you wonder why you feel so sad and terribly without music.
You may need music in your life, but it’s not the same as wanting it to pay the bills.
I think knowing this difference can allow us to pick and choose the things that are essential to our personal well-being, and then letting go of those that may not be relevant in the long term with our purpose in this life.
But hey, those are just my thoughts. Let me know yours.
What I Made
Medium
How To Transform Your Hobby Into A Habit ( Published today, Curated in Productivity)
Everyone in Your Life is A Stranger (Curated in Books, Psychology, Self)
You Can’t Give Up Hope ( Published in A Few Words, Curated in Self)
How to Use Envy To Build Skills ( rejected by The Post Graduated Survival Guide)
Do You Really Want That Which You Say You Want? ( Published in Publishous, Curated in Self)
How To Find A Book You’ll Enjoy ( Curated in Books)
Conversations With A Blanck Page ( No claps on this one. lol)
3 Things To Do When You Just Can’t Write ( Published in The Startup, Curated in Writing)
Podcast
I’m currently doing 100 days of daily podcasts and today is Day 8. Here’s the most recent episode:
I would recommend you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite application or SoundCloud to leave a comment.
What Inspired me
A tweet by James Clear
It led to today’s article.
Grateful for…
My wife. My parents. My siblings. My friends.
I haven’t seen any other humans in a long time and it really sucks. I think I have forgotten how to talk to people. Things also haven’t been great for us in other aspects that we both have no control over.
To have someone who you know is on the same team as you, can provide an unimaginable amount of strength to push through each day.
I’m grateful for all the people who still take the time to show me love and concern as their own worlds are being shaken by everything.
Grateful to you for taking the time to read this.
See you next Monday.
P.S: Reply with what has changed for you since this year started so I can include in my video this week.
P.P.S: Would you be interested in audio versions of my articles?