Manchild, Where Are You?
October 24th, 2007 at 11:01am Manchild
Thanks to all of you who have recently sent emails and private messages to check on me. Rest assured, all is well. “Quality is more important to me than quantity.” So, where am I and what am I doing? I’m busy birthing my big dream. But that’s not all.
I’ve also been busy reading “your” blog posts. I’ve been digging through “your” archives in hopes of strengthening our emerging relationship. As always, I’m extremely impressed by what many of you have to say. I’ve learned so much from what you’ve written, from the comments received, from the hindsight of your insight.
“Seek first to understand before seeking first to be understood” is a paraphrase of one of the 7 habits of “highly effective people” as outlined in the book, The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey. How many of you have read any of his books?
How do you read another blogger’s blog? Do you ever take time to peruse the archives? This blog was birthed January 1, 2007 when I had no idea what I was doing. But I kept risin’ after every public fall. Doing so was truly an act of faith for a person like me who struggles to overcome my “perfectionistic” tendencies. The benefits and rewards of blogging and meeting all of you have been such a blessing to me.
As you know, this site is not “monetized.” My income will come from the big dream that’s being birthed as you read this post. Over the past few months, I shared snippets from Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness. The unforeseen setbacks, the revisions, the changes, and the obstacles have been numerous. As you know, “failure always follows the path of least persistence.”
What do you do when your big dream doesn’t cooperate, when life happens, when Adversity strikes? The weapons formed but did not prosper. But by the grace of God, Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness is finally finished. I will announce the “scheduled release” of the first in a series of books soon. As my grandmothers often said, “Thank you Jesus!!”
Delayed, But Not Denied.
Copyright (c) 2007 by Roderick O. Solomon. All Rights Reserved.
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21 Comments Add your own
1. Lillie Ammann | October 25th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
God gives us a dream. Satan tries to snatch it away. But God is in control.
Keep us posted on your books, and let me know if there is anything I can do to help you bring them to fruition.
2. Manchild | October 25th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Hello Lillie,
Wow! Thank you for the vote of confidence. I will keep you posted once I know for certain the exact date of the book’s release.
When you see the name I’ve given to Satan, you’re going to laugh.
Manchild
3. Adrienne Zurub | October 25th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Manchild!
As you are ‘birthing’ your dream remember that birth is both a painful process with a extremely pleasurable result. Perhaps this is your ‘transition’ phase as you ready yourself for the big reward.
The process for something great, appears never to be smooth. That is not the intent! How else could we learn to love and appreciate our respective growth and successes…with the fullness of our heart?!!!
Adrienne Zurub
(overachiever,Aries,actor,passive aggressive,iconoclast,Prozac-free!,comedian,grrl,author,RN,’living da’ dream,awesome,pOet,ambitious,moody,writer,grown-azzed WOMAN!)
AUTHOR,’Notes From the Mothership The Naked Invisibles’
4. LennieG | October 25th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Thanks for stopping by HickTown to visit. Yes, I agree with you that it’s important to link up and support other bloggers.
5. Shelly | October 25th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Congratulations on drawing closer to bringing your dream to fruition. I am looking forward to hearing your big news.
6. SimoneM | October 26th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Hi Manchild,
As always I feel inspired by the approach you take to blogging and the way it reflects your life, your values and your dreams.
All the best with your next steps to further success,
S.
7. Mrs. Grapevine | October 26th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
I didn’t expect to be encouraged. I need to get back on track and start writing my book of short stories.
I appreciate the positive words and wisdom that I get from your site.
Your words and steps are divinely ordered.
8. Shelia | October 27th, 2007 at 2:18 am
Well God’s blessings Manchild! I never wondered where you were because I don’t subscribe to this “need it now” mentality. When I visit a blog if the post/message is changed I read it, if not, I visit another friend. Most of the blogs that I visit, such as yours, have messages that can be read several times and aren’t old as soon as the next celebrity sneezes.
But I am glad to know that the Lord has been smiling on your efforts and pray that they provide for you like manna.
9. Paula | October 27th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I can tell your posts were birthed with quality.
I wonder when “Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness” finally steps out of darkness, will you too, Solomon?
Congratulations on this milestone.
Be blessed,
Paula
10. capcity | October 28th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Hi Manchild -
i’m taking a bit of a break from my self imposed blog-restriction & am encouraged by the similar path we seem to “walk”. The Creator indeed works in wonderfully mysterious ways as our steps are guided & redirected!
Hugz!
11. Refinedone | October 29th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Awaiting the birth of your baby…keep it up…always look forward to reading your post.
blessing!
12. Vanessa | November 2nd, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Thank you for sharing your wonderful spirit. You are a Blessing. I enjoy reading your posts also.
Anxiously awaiting your latest gift…
13. Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ | November 4th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Hello Manchild:
I’ve been catching up by reading your archives. Also, re-reading your articles is always a pleasure to me. The comments also add to the insights. I believe that your blog is written with the long view in mind. Your approach inspires me and guides my thinking and practice.
Covey’s work has great force. It consistently stresses the basics of living well with others. May God continue to guide you on your project
14. Benjamin | November 4th, 2007 at 9:47 am
It sounds exciting! Dreams take much work to put into reality. It sounds like you are nearly there. Blessings to you!
15. Steve Roesler | November 5th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Looking forward to the fruits of both your labor and your rest!
Something tells me there will be much Light shining into that darkness, Manchild.
16. Ejiro | November 6th, 2007 at 6:40 am
Hi, nice to have you back.
17. Robyn | November 11th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
Manchild, glad you did not “follow the path of least resistance” as Lee Ann Womak sang in “I Hope You Dance.”
Glad to see that you have a bigger vision and that you have danced yourself into a book.
You inspire me today.
18. Janilou | November 15th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
A great blog. Very interesting.
19. Ivy A | November 16th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Very well said. Which is probably why I appreciate every single (related) comment placed on my site. That is how I know someone actually ‘read’ it and not just cruised by. Very inspiring post.
Thanks for sharing.
20. Tricia Ares | November 21st, 2007 at 8:53 am
I can certainly relate to the very public growth of blogging. I began blogging in May 2007 and I’m amazed by its evolution.
Blogging is the reality television of the literary world, sometimes moving, sometimes embarrassing, but generally entertaining in a voyeristic sort of way.
Good luck on your big idea. They say that everyone has at least 4 one million dollar ideas a life time, but most people never act on them. Keep moving forward.
21. Jacklyn Ker | November 21st, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Hey Manchild, I’m a fan of Stephen Covey. I love his teaching and have been using his books to guide me. I have since live by ~ To Live, To Love, To Learn & To leave a Legacy..
God Bless you abundantly!
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