9 powerful reasons to write a book when you are disillusioned with your life

Why should or would anyone write a book? Especially if they are disillusioned with their life?

Life occasionally deals you with a hand you weren't expecting. Often you find yourself starting on one pathway and end up on another seemingly unrelated one. The truth is, (at least this is what I believe) is that the path you are on is always the right path. It may feel rubbish; you may be unwell, unhappy, trapped and in a place that you would rather not be.

Breathe.

Over the last few weeks of dealing with pain and discovery of things, I’d rather not deal with I feel as if I been plonked in my place of discomfort. A place where I have to call on every fibre of my being to keep me motivated. What I observe about myself is that mostly (98%), I am the epitome of positivity. Right now I’m positive while I focus on my health, doing lots of good things, but I feel rubbish, mentally, physically and spiritually. What I know something good will come from these recent experiences.

This is where writing and journaling comes in.  Writing is healing, not only for you but for  your reader. The world needs your personal story. Stories are the backbone of humanity. It’s where and how we connect.

When I connected with others in the osteoporosis forums, I was astounded by the stories. The stories are shocking. I know about osteoporosis because of my mum, but the stories I read by what people endure with what is called a silent dis-ease are heartbreaking. It's silent and it does sneak up on you because no one told you that you had to look after your bones. Did they? Just like no one told you that menstruation would hurt or menopause would almost drive you insane. Sorry guys TMI...

Then there are the incredibly brave people (men and women) who have reversed it and have stories that could help another person to know that there is hope.

Ok, not all of them will want to write, not all of them will feel like they want to inspire anyone as they battle daily with pain, confusion and overwhelm. But there will be some who will want to share their personal stories, knowledge and wisdom so that those receiving diagnoses have a source of wisdom and a reference point.

The case for writing inspiring books will never end. As humans, we make meaning from words. We connect emotionally with stories.

You never know where your book will end up and whose heart it will touch or how they will change their lives.

One morning I woke up and decided to write a book about my journey. It feels an imperative to share what I learn and how I learn to look after my heart, body and soul in a new way. I don't know the ending and that doesn’t matter. What matters is how I deal with things while on the journey so that others can be inspired by that and can consider what their strategy might be.

This might go against marketing wisdom, to write something about your personal journey. However, guarantee there will always be a way to link it to who you are and how you want to inspire others. And allied with that how you can build it into your business. Write a book and trust that the right people will read your words.

Yep ok, it takes a lot of work to write the right book. That’s because it is a valuable asset. Not just for you, but for the people you need it to reach.

Humanity needs words. We need help to find meaning.

When I work with my clients, I often hear my clients exclaim in surprise ‘this book is not how I imagined writing a book would be. It has gone deeper than I could have ever imagined.’

This is because writing reaches into the depths of your soul. So just think what will happen when you write your story from a place of divine wisdom.

Why ‘should’ you write a book when you are disillusioned with your life?

You have experiences that need to be shared - simple. The wisdom that could help someone else’s life and sanity. It will keep you on track and give you a focus.

When life touches us in places and spaces we didn’t expect we wake to who we are. When I meet and work with (mostly) women like me, I am deeply moved by what they have lived through and how they have come to be. Their stories are incredible and magical. They are about expansion and transformation. And as their stories touch another, we each change and we become a part of a global transformation.

As we become whole, we can support others to discover their path to wholeness.

Why write a book now?

We at the edge of an Earth that is crumbling beneath us. A planet that does not wants us – our Mother is fed up with us. We, the human race, the alleged intelligent ones are destroying what was lovingly provided for us.

But…

Many are waking up. Many are taking ownership of their minds, bodies and soul. Eating better food and finding ways to create a healthy body, mind and soul so that they have the essential nutrients to undertake what's ahead. They are treating themselves, the planet and other sentient beings with respect.

There is a lot to learn from people who have been through some unpleasant experiences

What are the 9 powerful reasons you ‘should’ write a book?

#one – Writing a book will change you

Are you prepared for the change (and challenges) that writing a book will bring you? You may think that you will be writing out your experiences and offering advice and observations. I’d ask you to think again.

Nothing can prepare you for the profound shift you will go through, so pull up your big superwomen(man) pants and get ready for the ride. You may think you know your story and the wisdom you have come to share. However, planning and then writing will change you as you allow all of you to rise.

You won’t be living in the past or going back to your dark place and reliving it. You will be writing from the inside out, but from another perspective - through another lens. You will be in it yet not in it. As you do the inside work, you can then stand on the outside and see yourself with more clarity and a better perspective.

Writing a book is going to test you in ways you will have never considered. Just when you thought it was time to slow down, more opportunities for personal growth appear.

Never doubt that you are good enough to write a book or think that no one wants to hear your story. Have faith and trust. They will.

#two – Others see you differently

We can never truly know what goes on in another’s life. We read comments on Facebook or LinkedIn groups and shares on personal pages, but nothing will prepare others for the story you share. These daily snippets do not tell the whole story – they are moments in time. Others cannot be in your mind, body and soul to know what life is like for you when you are in the midst of your worst times.

When you bare your heart and soul, you will feel vulnerable. This is exposing to others the bones of who you are. They will love it, and if they don’t, then they are not your people.

Just a short few weeks ago, my life changed. I was angry, not raging, more of a fed up angry. I stared at the sky and asked why? I could see that no matter what my outcome is, others would want to see what is possible for them. From experience, I know that when stories are shared that others will see you in a new light. The light of understanding.

This is a perfect time to dare to be, to heal, be vulnerable, dig out your courage and dare to inspire.

#three – When you write a book, you acquire new skills

Let’s turn this around. When you read a book, you learn lots of things to support the knowledge you are seeking. For example, I am currently thigh high in books about osteoporosis and nutrition. I am learning new things every day and gaining new perspectives. Some of these books are highly technical with lots of biological terms which don’t make them easy to breeze through, but I figure that as there isn’t a test at the end who cares?

As I learn all of this new stuff and it becomes a part of my bank of wisdom, I am able to integrate this learning into my knowledge banks. The same applies when you write a book.

As I live my life, read books, write and accumulate knowledge, I learn something new about me.

The same thing happens when you embark on your journey to writing a book:-

• Researcher
• Writer
• Storyteller
• Planner / Project Manager
• Editor
• Proofreader – although you must always outsource this
• Psychologist
• Marketer
• Strategist
• Techie

Some of these tasks you can and must outsource (cover design and proofing). This is a perfect time to do a skills and knowledge audit and see what you can innately do, what you can do with support and what has to be delegated.

You may be surprised at what transferable skills you have.

#four – Writing connects the dots of values, vision and core message

Do you have a core message? Do you live your life by your values? What is your vision?

Before embarking on the adventure of writing a book, you need to know what your values, passion, purpose, vision and the core message of your book (and business) are. Sometimes we lose sight of these or become disconnected. When you start to consider what you would want to write a book, become reacquainted with them and join the dots. You will write a better book.

When you are writing, actually putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard you will need to know what the core message of your book is. You do this at the planning stage and so when you write each chapter can map the content back into that. Then when you are ready to market your book, you can build your marketing messages from these words and concepts.

You will do this based on your values and this will make that vital connection to the heartbeat of another.

#five – Writing a book reconnects you to humanity

Stories move me, just as your story will move others. By sharing your stories and words of wisdom which have been life-changing, others will feel humbled, I know I do. We are not alone. People the world over have been through so much, you wonder how they can bare it. We do, we are strong (you are) and we grow, and we know that we are not alone. We stand united in the power of what it means to be human.

I know what it means to experience a life which hasn’t been easy, life can be a tough journey. When I look at my experiences, they pale into mists compared to the horror of what some endure. I am filled with pride for my sisters and brothers. Every story fills a gap in someone’s life.

When you write yours and see the words on the page and consider what it has meant to you to go through your life you will, I believe, feel a deeper connection to your humanity.

#six – It’s no longer about just about knowledge and skills it’s about knowing, wisdom and shared experiences

Data is good. Information is pretty cool. Knowledge is powerful. Wisdom is a force you cannot reckon with.

Experiences carry a stronger vibration, than just facts - although they are good to back up what you know. When you share your experiences, others connect emotionally and make meaning. You are now a person of influence, which brings great responsibility, who can create a lasting impact on others lives and the conscious choices they make.

As you write, you develop a more profound sense of knowing and a depth of wisdom about who you are, your identity and your place in the history of the planet waking up.

#seven – Writing a book will enable you to understand and examine who you are

We talked about values, now ask what do you stand for? Are you a champion or a leader for something? Do you want to change the world or at least some part of it? Do you want to empower and inspire others? What?

You do not have to paint your face, grab a placard and march for your rights, but you might want to. I have, I used to march against animal cruelty. Writing your book will awaken a calling. When I work with my clients, I am often amazed at what else comes out of the book planning and writing process. These people are amazing humans who will make a difference.

This process wakes them up to what is possible for them to create.

The process may tear you apart (not in a bad way) and ask you to examine who you are.

What I do is create a space for you so that through writing you will be heard. Really listened to. Listening to your heart and soul and letting you know that I hear you.

I hear you, and my desire is that the other ears that are meant to hear your inspirational message hear you. Just imagine if someone reading your book gets as much out of it as you do writing it.

When you share your story, you will connect emotionally and spiritually with your readers in a way that goes beyond traditional marketing.

When you pour the undiluted beauty of who you are into a book, you will examine what you stand for and you will do something to inspire others.

#eight – When you write a book you birth to new ideas

Do you think you know what you will be writing about, do you? What I love about this process is that when people write, they make new connections, which sparks off all kinds of things. That might be connections within the text, but it may also be other ways to share their core message.

When I experience, hear, see or read things, my mind goes wild and I see many opportunities and start connecting so many dots. It is exciting.

The same will happen to you as you plan and write your book. These might be a conference, an online course, a cause, a coaching program, a retreat or another book. Who knows?

Leave the portals of your mind wide open and allow the opportunities to gather in the spaces.

#nine – You empower other people to know what is possible for them

This is my favourite. Everyone supporting each other on this journey called life. Humans allowing, acknowledging and embracing other humans. Stories, your powerful, practical, personal words which transform lives. At a time when the world seems fragmented, we need hope. We need authentic connections. Stories help to create community and words create meaning. When we have connection, community and a common purpose we can create lasting change.

As writers, we can create space for others to recharge their power pack and giving them tools and space to know what is possible for them.

Despite all of your ideal reader planning, you can never know whose hands your book will land in, Nor can you know how it will change their thinking and reason to be. Just know that it will.

My dream is that you will write a book and share your story

It is a big step, this writing about yourself malarky which you may not find easy when you first start. You will be baring your soul and may be opening yourself up to judgement from others. More likely you will get lots of support. And there are ways to write about things that keep you within the law, so don't worry about that.

Please take your life’s experiences, your story, divine inner wisdom, knowledge and skills which have supported your life changes and use them to inspire others.

Don’t waste your life lessons and experiences. Don’t hide behind your disillusionment. We came to Earth to learn and to use those lessons to be a change in the world. If this means that you feel vulnerable so be it – you have a valuable and inspirational message to share.

We are here to live, laugh and love, to be love and light. To do that we need the courage and confidence to stand up loud and proud of who we are. I have your back, so does the Universe and your God.

Your mission…

Is to write a book, are you up for it?

If writing a book is on your mind, call me for an informal chat, let’s see how we can bring your ideas and wisdom to life.