In a previous post, I shared that this past October, I was in New York at a Hay House writer’s workshop with my editor. [Hay House is one of the largest self-help publishing companies in the world.] I also shared in the past that working on the computer is not my favorite thing to do. Oh! Let me be honest−it is one of the last things I would choose to do. I’d much rather be in the kitchen making colorful, delicious meals; at a yoga class; or on my daily walk taking in the beautiful sun and fresh air, listening to one of my favorite motivational speakers or oldies but goodies.
The main message I walked away from the writer’s workshop was that I need to build a platform, a network of electronic approaches to reach my intended audiences. In plain English, OMG!!! On our train ride home, the tears welled up in my eyes and panic struck, flowing through my body like a roaring river. Thinking, “How will I ever get through this next step?” Totally exhausted from the busy weekend, I did my best to push the platform out of my mind. “Maybe it will go away. Let me just get home.”
When working through the fears, tears, and days of anxiety had finally settled down over this thing called a platform, I decided, okay, let’s do what I always do. l will just jump on and be open to this new twist and turn on the ride of life and do the best I can. Only five months later, I am proud and excited to share my website with you and my 20 blog posts. That’s right, I said 20. No one is more surprised than I. I am sitting here with one big grin of gratitude as I write this post. I want to say thank you, thank you, and thank you again to Karen, my web helper, and Nancy, my editor. My website is up and I have become a blogger. I feel like looking around and asking, “Who’s saying these words?” I have become a blogger!
I would like to share some of the feedback I have received so far on my website:
“Congratulations, Casey! Your site is beautiful and your honesty and sharing are so moving. I know that you will help many other seekers to find their way to peace and healing. Thank you for sharing with us. Your story and all that you have accomplished in building your platform are both inspiring. Love to you, and all.”
“Hi Casey, I absolutely love your site design. The title banner is beautiful and really pops. It is very clear and concise and simple to navigate. I also love how your blog is the center; I can scroll through quickly and read the titles to see what you’re about. Casey, it is a beautiful site! Thanks for sharing who you are with the world! Much love.”
“I just got done reading things on your website. I LOVE your honesty. I love the format. You have so much to offer the world in healing and helping people accept themselves and become who they are meant to become in their own lives. I am so excited for you. Thanks for sharing. Of course I want to know when Crawling Out is released.”
“Everything looks wonderful, so much more intrepid than I could be. All the Best Casey. Love your website and your honesty. You have loads of great information and resources. Hope you are well and happy.”
Thank you for sharing the ride of life with me and all the positive feedback. Please keep in touch to let me know what you loved and wanted to share with someone near and dear to you. And remember to be open and ready to jump on to do your best with your next ride of life.
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Post by Casey Morley – I have emerged from a life filled with abuse and chronicle my journey in my my book,Crawling Out, due to be published soon. I hope by sharing my story I can help other victims of domestic violence realize that they too, can start their own journey of crawling out – and that they don’t have to walk alone. I am also the owner of Casey’s Image Consultants, and a Certified M’lis Wellness Consultant offering Lifestyle Change Programs for detoxifying the body. I am dedicated to helping people improve their appearance and overall health from the inside out.
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