A while back I shared that I was entering my spiritual memoir manuscript in a writing contest. Thank you again for all the encouragement and support I received from you. Today, the thirty potential candidates were announced. My book is not one of them. I was a bit surprised because it felt like the stars were aligned on this one. What I’m forgetting is that the stars are always aligned. It is my resistance that gets in the way. As with all journeys I’ve taken in life, I don’t always end up where I think I am going. If I resist the new direction, I miss the other glorious opportunities that may be presented to me along the way. I might never have completed my book if that contest had not looked so promising and I never would have had the delightful interaction that I experienced with new friends in a writer’s group. I am certain my book will be published at just the right time in just the right way. The details don’t matter right now. I’ve already won.
Let your spirit soar!
Paula
Spirit Rising Ministries 
Paula, so sorry to hear that, but you are right. It will be published at just the right time! K
Thanks, Kathy. 🙂
Paula – You are an inspiration. I had three thoughts as I was reading your post: first, I’m sorry your book wasn’t chosen; second, thank you for being an integral part of our group and for bringing your gentle spirit of openness to us; and third, you can now take the time to polish your memoir so that it finds its place with another publisher.
No matter what happens, you did a great thing by writing your story. The group appreciated taking your spiritual journey with you and we saw you blossom as a writer. Only God knows what He has in mind for you next!
Thank you so much Jennifer for your kind words. It has been an incredible pleasure working with you and the group.
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear”
Hi Paula — If your book HAD been chosen, I would have missed this opportunity to be inspired by the wisdom of your response!! Thank you for this teaching! Love, Susan