A Fresh Chapter Turns 1: The Power of One Little Step…
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Terri Wingham is the founder and CEO of A Fresh Chapter, a cancer survivor, and someone who believes that we are not defined by the most difficult aspects of our story. |
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw
What a perfect quote to celebrate the first anniversary of A Fresh Chapter. Thank you for joining me through the ups and downs of the last 12 months. Thank you for clicking on the links from my Facebook profile before I even knew a tweet from a post (it’s ok if you still don’t); for continuing to read even when my posts rambled on endlessly (maybe you still think they do); and for sharing your insightful comments with the rest of the Fresh Chapter community.
While working on the third draft of my book this week, I came across the following excerpt in my journal, “I should be celebrating the end of cancer, but instead, all I feel is lost. Maybe 2011 will be a whole new chapter for me even if I can’t visualize it right now”.
Less than 3 weeks after I wrote this statement, someone told me that if I ever wanted to publish my book, I’d better start a blog. After setting up my Blogger account (I have since moved to WordPress), I tried at least 20 names and met with 20 rejections. I finally settled on A Fresh Chapter because it was “alright” and everything else was taken. It’s only in reading my journal now that I can see how synchronous my words turned out to be. (more…)
Comments (8)
Wow!!! What a year Terri, what an amazing year. Doesn’t it show how much we can all do if we match our ideas and dreams with real action! You should be well proud. I so glad to have “found” you.
Congratulations, and here’s to many more 🙂
Philippa
xxx
Philippa,
Thank you so much! I am so glad we have connected too! Here’s to many more blogging years for both of us 🙂
Big hugs,
Terri
Terri,
This post really hits home for me. The first week in September will mark my blog’s one year anniversary too and I plan a ‘birthday post’ as well!
I hesitated to push that publish button the first time and sometimes I still do… I think the person who said being vulnerable allows you to be who you really are is very wise.
Congrats on all you’ve accomplished this past year. Keep on writing! And your blog’s name seems perfect!
Thanks Nancy – I can’t wait to check out your anniversary post too. It’s crazy how much can change in a year. Thanks for the support!
Congratulations Terri on one year of amazing adventures and growth! You are an amazing young woman and I look forward to watching you achieve your big dream.
Thanks so much Debbie! I would love to connect sometime in September via Skype, hopefully when things feel a bit quieter for both of us (if that is even possible 🙂
Have a great long weekend!
Terri
Congratulations! You are a beautiful writer. Your heart is open, generous and wise, and it shines through every word you select in order to tell your story. Bravo. I am so glad I found you on twitter. I am going to savor your posts slowly, and learn as much as I can from you. Thank you for your courage.
Priscilla,
It is so nice to meet you. I took a moment to watch the YouTube video on your site and could so relate to what you had to say. I have added your book to my “must read” list. I hope to connect in more detail about your work because so much of what you said resonates with the “panic to peace” changes in my life (I LOVE that phrase) and a blend of yoga, meditation, and EMDR therapy has helped me get here. Thank you for YOUR courage.
Terri