Well, the journey continues! In recent weeks, mired in the post-holidays/ February doldrums, I was thinking that maybe this book will never happen. I must confess that I haven’t even gotten my answers done! I imagine it’s a mix of perfectionism and waiting for the perfect time to sit and write! I am halfway through, however, and I was amazed how quickly that writing flowed (once I sat down and did it!).
Last week I had lunch with one of the amazing women on my list. We’d been trying to get together for months, and when we finally connected the sparks began flying. I haven’t shared this concept to anyone new in a while. Doing so with some so dynamic ignited the energy again!
That night I ran into someone who’s gotten hers written out, she just needs to type it. But life got in the way, and sadly she is dealing with a huge loss right now, so hers is understandably on hold for a bit. I’d venture that the loss of her mom may prompt her to expound on her answers as she types them…
Then I ran into another of you the very next day! She said, “Mine’s done, I just can’t seem to hit ‘send’!”. I totally get this! These are some personal questions! Since she’s not alone in the funny tummy feeling about hitting “send”, I have two thoughts to share. It’s likely that I won’t print all of everyone’s answers. So that allows for the anonymous section I’m planning for the answers we just don’t want to own J. Just identify those you want attached to your name, and those you don’t.
Finally, on Monday I had lunch with the first woman I’d met with from my “amazing” list. I told her that I’m writing an updated blog where I might say, “If you know you really won’t get this done, please let me know, as I’ll need to replace you”. She thought that was her “out”. I laughed and said “no way”! That’s when I realized: I asked each of you for a reason! So I really hope you can make it happen. Again, those of us who have done (at least some) of the writing, have found it to be a great experience. And I have big plans for this when we finally pull it all together!
Which brings me to our new and improved deadline: since Fall is my favorite time of year, I plan to take time off from work in September to pull it together. So, September 1 is our deadline to get all the answers in. I hope this helps you- but that it doesn’t cause you to lose any momentum from our initial meeting about this project. Please call me if you’d like to get together to discuss where you’re at with it!! Thank you everyone-- With Love, Jodi
