Philippians 2:3-4

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 My journey as a writer has taken many twists and turns over the years. This most recent phase has included quite a few opportunities to experience something totally new: contributing writing projects towards someone else’s publication. Although writing for others may have slowed down the launch of my own site by a few months, it has provided (and I’m sure will continue to provide) so many opportunities for growth and learning. Feedback from editors has been a key component to that growth. Having deadlines has been incredibly helpful too. Viewing my writing from someone else’s perspective has helped to expand my goals. These opportunities have reminded me that keeping others in mind should be a cornerstone in any work we do for ourselves. We can be so self-consumed in our daily lives, can’t we? Our goals, our priorities, and our to-do list take center stage. Yes, I must place the oxygen mask over my own face before I try to help others breathe. That’s a rule during flight emergencies that is very valid for daily life too. I get that. I can’t keep that oxygen mask on my face forever, though. I must take it off to help others. I must take the focus off of myself to help others; to work as a team and ensure someone else’s success. The work for Miami Moms Blog and others has been a highlight of my writing the past few months. You could say it’s been a breath of fresh air for this writer – #punintended . I’ll be sharing links to those in this space from time to time. It seems only fitting that I share last month’s intro post from Miami Moms Blog. My first time contributing on someone else’s site. Click on the photo below and you’ll be taken to it. Here’s to the unexpected gifts looking to the interests of others can bring!…

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