Our parade of finalists comes to a final stop with Mary Willmont! With some last words of wisdom, here is:
AT 81
At 81, here’s my take on fear.
It’s quite helpful for flight or fight situations. It’s usually based on a story that may not be true. A sense of humor is a marvelous antidote for exorcising fear. An upbeat attitude can be a powerful shield against those nasty slings and arrows of outrageous fortune on which fear feeds. Nurturing my body, mind and soul gives me the strength to face fear when it tries to lead my parade, A quick way to get past fear is to face it. Fear is a lousy traveling companion, so choose a different one.
Stefanie Allison has been an active member of the A Word With You Press community since 2010. She won her first contest in December 2012 with the “Ton of Bricks” contest. She has also successfully completed the NaNoWriMo challenge in 2017. She writes primarily fiction dealing with the paranormal and its various subjects—which includes her two novels-in-progress and her online blog, Spirit Ink. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from California State University, Long Beach. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Stefanie is our “Minister without Portfolio” meaning she will be putting her thumb in the dike as waters rise wherever she is needed. She will find and post articles that pique the interest of every writer, locate and post contests other than our own that you might want to enter, and specifically be your liaison to publishing gurus David Wogahn and Laura Roser. Found something to share with the community? Contact Stef at stefanie@awordwithyoupress.com
I loved the phrase “likes to lead my parade”. It reminds us that we are always on the move and that even fear is a transient emotion so we can quickstep out way out of it.
Right on!!! Experience and wisdom what a combination. So well said and written.
Savvy advice to keep our sanity. If I make 81 I will do well to remember your wisdom.
Fear is a lousy travelling companion and an humor is an antidote to it. Loved this. So rich.
I loved the phrase “likes to lead my parade”. It reminds us that we are always on the move and that even fear is a transient emotion so we can quickstep out way out of it.