From a literary point of view, complete and publish the writing projects I have started. At the time of answering this question there are about a dozen of them. From a personal point of view, make an overall positive contribution and hopefully leave the world a better place...
Yes, my poetry is mostly a contemplation and reflection on personal experiences or an observation of the experiences of others. These observations and reflections certainly influence other genres of my writing.
When readers get in touch to say things like : " I love this book. It touched my heart" and another " This book helped heal my soul". Having that impact ... having my words touch the heart of another living being... that is what success looks like to me....
My mother inspired me to write and encouraged me at an early age. She wrote poetry. But it was also her way of keeping me occupied after school, while she was away at work. I have been writing ever since but have only recently been "pushed to publish" my first book
Yes. I overcome it by channeling my energy into some other creative project. I love drawing and crafting among other things. Some pieces still grace the tabletops and walls of my home but many have been given to loved ones as gifts.
