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                       My Ray of Sunshine 

                                     Spirit

There is a certain slant of light

That split thru my window

Into multi-colored rays

Which bounce and tumble to the floor

The bright elusive beads

Dance and tease my poor cat

Hunched up in the corner

Tense and vigilant

Eyes gleaming with triumph

She pounces on the intruder

And swallows it whole

By Prafulla Vyas

It was buried deep inside me, the desire to write. Who has the time? Being married to a needy husband, raising children. working 24/7! 
It was only after I retired and my husband passed away from cancer, that I found time to write. Life without your partner of 40 odd years, is hard. You could wallow in depression, staggering drunk or fill your lungs with smoke till they are black like a burnt piece of meat.

I had to escape!  So I joined small, writing groups, looked desperately for venues where I could drown my sorry, my boredom.

And then one day I passed by an old garden, with overgrown wild rose bushes. There was a secret door, painted pale, blue and someone had scratched a message on it. Love you forever! I wondered who could have written it. What happened to these lovers?

And that’s how I discovered my Hidden Gem- my passion to write, create characters that lived in quaint, old cottages, in an old English village.

And that’s how I survived!

My cozy corner is by the window, where the sun rises and spreads it’s crimson glow over the horizon. I am happy alone, with my cup of chai and my notebook in hand.

In the realm of creative writing, mindset isn't just a component; it's the cornerstone. For writers, the journey from a blank page to a masterpiece is not solely about skill or talent; it's deeply rooted in the mindset they nurture. This article delves into why mindset is everything for writers and how it shapes their path to success.

The Power of a Positive Mindset

Overcoming Writer's Block: Writer's block, the nemesis of many writers, often stems from self-doubt and fear of inadequacy. A positive mindset turns these obstacles into stepping stones. Believing in one's abilities allows a writer to view each block as a challenge to overcome, rather than a dead end.

Resilience in the Face of Rejection: The world of writing is replete with rejection. A positive mindset equips writers to see rejection not as a failure but as a learning opportunity, a stepping stone to refine their work and approach.

Continuous Learning and Growth: Writers with a growth mindset don't rest on their laurels. They constantly seek new ways to improve their craft, understanding that mastery is a journey, not a destination.

The Impact of a Negative Mindset

Conversely, a negative mindset can be a writer's downfall. Pessimism can lead to a fear of taking risks, resulting in uninspired and safe writing. Moreover, it can create a lens of harsh self-criticism where one's work is never 'good enough,' leading to a destructive cycle of doubt and dissatisfaction.

Mindset and Creativity

Creativity thrives in an environment of openness and positivity. A writer with a positive mindset is more likely to experiment with new ideas, styles, and genres, leading to more innovative and impactful writing. This experimental approach is often what distinguishes good writing from great writing.

Practical Tips for Cultivating a Positive Mindset

Set Realistic Goals: Start with small, achievable goals to build confidence.

Embrace the Process: Understand that writing is a process that involves both successes and failures.

Seek Constructive Feedback: Rather than shying away from criticism, embrace it as a tool for growth.

Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself during the writing process. Understand that perfection is unattainable and that each word written is a step forward.

Surround Yourself with Positivity: Engage with a community of writers who support and inspire each other.

Conclusion

The mindset of a writer is a powerful tool. It can either unlock the door to limitless creativity and success or barricade it. By fostering a positive mindset, writers can navigate the challenges of their craft with resilience, continually grow and improve, and ultimately, find joy and fulfillment in their writing journey. Remember, in the world of writing, your mindset isn't just part of the story; it's the author of it.

I’m an old guy, a dreaded boomer, a curmudgeonly curmudgeon; someone who has seen it all and seen too much. I am a Woodstock baby, a bleeding heart, a dinosaur who doesn’t have a clue about how things should be done now. I am more wizened than wise and straddle the fine line between eccentric and obstreperous.

I hate the superficiality of social media. I hate it more that people love it. I hate it more still that people no one should know are famous for hyperbole and the superfluous use of the word epic.

I hate reality TV. My kids love The Bachelor. In my admittedly outré world, the happy couple would be forced to stay married at least ten years and work their crummy jobs while their luster faded. Should they fail, they would spend the remainder of the ten years in the same jail cell. Live and in color!

Well…

I have written eight books of fiction. No two are alike. I do not write in a single genre. I used to think this was a good thing. I have written social satire, sci-fi/fantasy, and Americana.

Despite such prescient limitations and consequent dyspepsia, I decided to write a love story, an honest-to-God, dyed-in-the-wool love story filled with hugging-and-kissing-and-houghmagandy (look it up).

I will, of course, be revealed as a sap, a quasi-whimsical romantic yearning for irretrievable youth, as opposed to the erudite elder statesman I yearn to be. So be it.

It gets even weirder.

Not only was my inclination to pen an epic tale of man-woman amour, I decided to write the whole thing in dialogue—an entire novel. Nearly 9000 lines. I recently wrote a short story collection in dialogue and had an epiphany that I was onto something—or else my Doritos came from ergot-infested corn.

I just hope Nora Roberts doesn’t puke in her oatmeal.

There you have it. Love in Words and Music. My paean to intransigence.

Ah, but what a lovely web I’ve woven, a lifelong affair filled with humor, affection, and abiding devotion. Spicy and sweet like the Honey Bar-B-Q at B-Dubs.

Ain’t life grand.

P.S. Special eBook introductory price. A buck. What a bargain! Buy it. Make an old man smile.

About Book :

The average human spends roughly 79 years, or 28835 days, on earth. So, there are an average of 692040 hours in a lifetime. Would you like to spend most of your time doing what you don't like? or do you want to follow your passion, build a brand career, and make lots of paisa for yourself? The choice is yours.

Every Human being on this earth came for some

Purpose; know your Calling, Passion, and Reason

for being here...

If you know early in your life, that is the first step to "success."

A palliative nurse who has counseled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives.

Top five regrets before we leaving this world are

• "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."
• "I wish I hadn't worked so hard."
• "I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings."
• "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends."
• "I wish that I had let myself be happier."

Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies.

After reading this, I started questioning

1. What is one thing I can give to this world before i Go!..
2. How can I transform people's lives!, so that I wont feel regret while i Go!

So my Idea behind creating this book is,  I struggled with and had no clarity on when I started my career. I wanted to give the best of experience to those starters yet to enter into this real world.Still, I gained more clarity, more wisdom, more power to handle any situation in life when I found the formula for "Find "U" in "You." by following my passion.

My biggest realization is that I am mixing my “Passion and technical skill = Passiontech”

The Major Challenge is Seeing U in You, Who You are?, Finding Your Potential, Knowing your calling, Building your Character.

“Don't just become a Dreamer Become a Achiever” ~Akhilesh Telkar

Sometimes we lose our focus in life, for some they are sure they are on the right path in finding the answers of career.

The Powerful 4 W’s

1.Where to start?, 2.Which path to go?, 3.Why to do it? 4. Whom to contact?

By the end of this book, three things you will realize -

Passion - You who most of the time, ignoring

Career - Build the career you are looking for.

Paisa - Followed by Vitamin M. Who doesn't want this?

If you are holding this book that shows you are hungry to change, many will read the books, but only a few challenge themselves and take massive actions.

Stop being Common

Be the best version of Yourself

Change the old belief in you

Find “U” in “YOU”

Find the Passion in You

Become unstoppable and transform your career

Ultimately, fill the success bag with Paisa

See “U” in “YOU”

See "U" in "YOU" is a life guide with 21 practical step-by-step activities laid out to find "U" in "YOU" and success in seeing "U" in "YOU".

Akhilesh Telkar

https://akhileshtelkar.co.in/seeuinyoubook

Warning: 50% of people who buy a self-help book won’t read till the end; what about you?