Stories and Christmastime Part Three: Fear vs. Faith in A Charlie Brown Christmas

Schultz’s Fear

Charles M. Schultz took a professional risk when he scripted A Charlie Brown Christmas. Most other Christmas stories of the time stopped short of mentioning the true reason for the season. Schultz had Linus quote from Luke, chapter two, of the King James Version of the Bible, which tells the story of Christ’s birth. He insisted on keeping this scene in the movie, and I’m so glad he did. Since he had the courage to leave it in, it’s made his beloved tale a spiritual inspiration for generations as it professes the true meaning of Christmas. It strengthens faith and gives hope to those who believe. For some people, it might be the only exposure they have to the good news of the gospel, but that’s okay. It plants a good seed in soil that might be ready to nourish it given enough time.

Charlie Brown’s Quest

Charlie Brown was upset with how commercialized Christmas had become. He saw the effect on Sally, Snoopy, and all his friends. He tried to get involved with a community play, and that backfired. But all along, his best friend Linus was at his side during his search.

Linus: Faith vs. Fear

Linus’ role in the story was that of Charlie Brown’s Sherpa. He was his best friend. He walked with Charlie Brown throughout the story as Charlie tried so hard to understand the meaning of Christmas. When Charlie thought he had killed the little tree with the heavy ornament, he entered his “dark night of the soul” as he cried out, “Doesn’t anyone know the true meaning of Christmas?”

At that moment, Charlie Brown was finally ready for the answer. Linus stood alone on a stage and the magic began. He quoted the story of the birth of Jesus Christ directly from the Bible. At the point when the angels appeared to the shepherds, Linus did something profound. Linus, the epitome of insecurity, showed his faith at the exact moment he quotes the angels. “Fear not!” He dropped his blanket and raises his arms high.

For fifty-plus years I had seen Linus as someone grounded in his understanding of Christ who walked with faith every day. When the time was right, he was ready to teach his best friend all about the Savior of the world. But was he really so strong, waiting to exercise his faith?

In reality, Linus was a child filled with insecurity, which was why he carried his blanket in the first place. He was never seen without it, and he surely never lets go of it. He knew the scriptures, even had them memorized, but he also held deep insecurities symbolized by the blanket. It seemed almost contradictory that an insecure child would rise up and display faith. But it makes perfect sense if we are to internalize the message.

We all have fear—but can we have faith?

Linus is my favorite character in the story because he most resembles me. I have faith. I know the scripture stories. I’ve taught church youth and adult classes. I fancy myself a spiritual guide for those in need. But when it comes to my personal journey, I often walk around clutching my bundle of insecurities afraid to take leaps of faith. I know I should drop my fears, but it’s difficult when they’ve become so comfortable. Sometimes it takes a children’s story to remind me that faith is stronger than fear. When I remember the eternal message of Jesus Christ, the story with the surefire ending of hope and life and everlasting peace for all, I can drop my fear, even for a moment, and take a step into the light of faith. Fear departs and faith endures.

Fear Not—it’s a command and a promise

Saying no to fear allows us to move forward hand in hand with God. Granted, it might be in unseen territory, but if the direction is positive and productive, leading toward life, then we are in good hands.

Was it a coincidence that Charles M. Schultz showed Linus dropping his blanket? Schultz was a deep thinker and a man of faith—I would bet it was more by design. You could say he had a double mission in the telling of this story. Not only did he fight to keep the scriptural reference scene, but he also wanted to send a message to us—drop our fears and look toward faith. His design worked. Not only is the movie still a family favorite, but it also has lasting power and profound influence on generations even to this day.

2019: A Year to Fear Not

The idea of Linus dropping his fear strengthens me to walk away from my insecurities and make 2019 a year of success. Are you with me? Let’s fear not. Let’s let faith open doors that lead to better things. Happy New Year!

Stories and Christmastime Part Two: Who are the Whos?

The Whos are simple characters in a simple story, but the message has profound meaning if we have eyes to see…

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a timeless story with eternal messages. The Grinch, a hard-hearted humbug, hates the people of Whoville for their devotion to Christmas. He devises a plan to spoil Christmas by stealing all that is meaningful to the Whos—the decorations, presents, and the food for their feast. As the Grinch stops short of dumping what he stole from the Whos to listen to them cry over their loss, his heart is irrevocably changed from bad to good when he hears them singing in celebration on Christmas morning. He ponders that maybe Christmas means something more, and we know the rest of the story. But do we?

Who are the Whos?

If we only focus on the Grinch’s journey of redemption, we are robbed of seeing the deeper theme which the Whos have been trying to tell us all along—how to endure through tragic loss.

As you remember, the Grinch broke into the Who houses and wiped them clean. He stole everything—not only the decorations and presents. He stole, food, logs for the fire, everything. If you’ve ever been a victim of a robbery or physical assault, you know the feeling of utter violation when a stranger has stolen a part of you and you are helpless to stop it.  It’s nothing short of terrorism. And in essence, this is what the Grinch did to the Whos.

I remember the gut-wrenching feeling that raced through me as a child watching this. It didn’t matter that this was a cartoon—I felt horribly for the Whos and what they would have to face the next day as they woke to find everything gone (and it looked as if he took the furniture too!)

Behind the Scenes  

The way the story is told, we don’t see the first reaction of the Whos to this tragedy. We are perched on Mt. Crumpet with the Grinch waiting and watching and listening. We don’t see their initial shock or sorrow—and I’m sure there was a bit of that happening between the pages. No, Dr. Seuss chose to keep the telling of the story in the Grinch’s perspective, but it didn’t stop me from wondering what the Whos must have felt before we saw them come outside with smiling faces. I’m sure they felt despair. But what they did with their feelings made all the difference—they could have been bitter and angry. They could have abandoned their faith. Instead they chose to let this tragedy strengthen their faith.  They decided this all inside their homes before they came out to celebrate.  They picked themselves up and reminded themselves that even though life is hard, and terrible things happen, their faith will give them strength to endure.

                                                                               The Small but Mighty Whos

The Whos reaction to the Grinch’s greedy act is a lesson for all people who have experienced pain or loss at any level. How we face tragedy determines our character. We might not be in control of our circumstances, but we can control our attitude. We can forgive. We can understand. We can work on plan B, or C, or D. We can resolve to press forward rather than surrender. And we can let tragedies strengthen our faith.

Walk by Faith

People of faith must face the test of faith every day. It’s scary to let go of control and allow faith to lead you in the darkness of uncertainty. But only walking by faith can we be led to the promise of peace. No matter what the world tries to take from us, no matter the heartache we bear, no matter the atrocities we witness, none of it will last. None of it is permanent. The devastation we see is not the end. All of this is true because God sent His Son to atone for all of this, and we can rejoice knowing his eternal story cannot fail. No matter your loss, Christmas will come.

Stories and Christmastime: Standing at the Window

The Magic of Story at Christmastime

Christmas stories are magical—how else can we explain our desire to devour them year after year? They soften our hearts to child-like dreams. They remind us what a jolly laugh feels like. They make our faces wet as we renew our faith and rekindle a hope that we thought was destroyed in seasons past. The magic is real by design. The magic is in the story—and at Christmastime, it’s the divine story.

Christmas stories and movies often don’t directly reference the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. They focus on the themes of the season and the feelings we get when we revisit them each year. But God has a way of teaching his message even when mankind might not be aware of it. The message is there if we have eyes to see. For this reason, I’ve made it a point to find the theme of Christ—his grace, love, sacrifice, and atonement for all mankind—hidden in my favorite movies. I’ve been pleased to find it appears more often than expected, even when the word “Christmas” isn’t mentioned. I credit the divinity behind storytelling, of course.

Standing at the Window Christmas Eve

In the1970 musical Scrooge, my heart leaps each time I witness Tiny Tim and his sister gazing in the window of the toy shop at all the treasures they cannot have. Look at their eyes. They cannot hide the wonder and joy inside their hearts as they imagine what it would be like to play with one of the precious toys on the other side of the window. They can’t even touch them from where they are. But behind the joy in their eyes lies a harsh truth their little minds shouldn’t have to bear—those toys are out of reach in every aspect they can imagine.

But they still look and smile and wonder at the beauty beyond the window. Their innocent hearts don’t cave to the sorrow of a Christmas filled with this unfulfilled wish. They still hold onto what they’ve always had and what cannot be taken from them—the love of family, the beauty of the season, and the gifts it brings that supersedes even the most expensive of toys. But still, they wish.

Waking to the Miracle of Christmas Day

Those adorable children went to sleep that night thinking the precious toys in the window would never be theirs. Their father as much as told them this, so why should they believe anything else?

 Is it a coincidence that when Scrooge experiences his change of heart, he brings to the Cratchit home the very toys Tiny Tim and his sister were longing for?

Symbols of Christ

The children longed for something they thought they could never have, only to be given it as a gift. This is the message of Christ—what God has been trying to tell each of us through the power of story. We think we stand outside of His love and that we could never measure up and deserve what he has. We think we need to be perfect before we can enter into his presence. Since we are not, we wait outside looking in the window, longing for what we think we’ll never deserve. Instead, God sent his Son to give us the gift of his grace and atoning sacrifice—the gift of forgiveness, the remission of sin, the removal of pain and sorrow, and the blessing of eternal life with Him.

When we see eternal messages in the stories we love, we become reconnected to our divinity, our hope is renewed, and our outlook is brighter. We become the light that others might need—let it shine!

Why You need to see Bohemian Rhapsody

Yes, the music, yes the era, yes the legend, yes Live Aid, yes to the remarkable talent of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Yes for the cinematography, the directing, the casting, the sound, the lighting, the history—and again the music which entered your heart years ago and never left you. Yes to all of those things because they showcase the talent of an era gone by as well as the talent of this generation to recreate, produce, and throw you back as if it all only happened yesterday. But there’s one more reason to see this movie—one that music historians and movie critics might overlook. The power of story.

Without giving away spoilers, I can tell you someone understood the power of story when he wrote the screenplay. And that elevated this movie above the basic musical tribute it was intended to be. While I appreciate all the different facets that came together to make this movie a success, I cannot help but notice one aspect that might be overlooked by critics and such—Anthony McCarten's understanding of story.

Anthony McCarten, New Zealand born screenplay and writer of The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour, is responsible for making Bohemian Rhapsody come alive on a deeper and more permanent level than the historical telling of the life of Freddie Mercury and Queen. He utilized universal themes of family and the hero’s journey. He understood the fundamental structure of story and how it carries with it a debt and breadth that connects people to their spiritual core. He followed the formula for story structure so closely and so magnificently that he took the audience with him on a familiar journey they’ve never been on before. Anthony McCarten knew how to tap into the power of story to make Bohemian Rhapsody our journey back home.

Will he ever know I’m his new biggest fan? Probably not, but that’s okay. What matters is that he gets it, and I get that he gets it.

Never underestimate the power of story.

Here is a clip of him talking about the movie. But really, go see it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0uMp4T6eqg

Invest in Yourself

Invest in yourself. Put in the time and expense. Fill your cup with education and spiritual nourishment.  A wise investment will overflow, allowing you to give and serve and help those in your circle. People need what you have to offer. Take the time to invest in you, and you won’t be the only recipient of the abundance that awaits.

I was filled this weekend with the influence, education, and expertise of some of the finest giants in the marketing and authoring world. At the Igniting Souls Conference in Columbus Ohio, I was edified by these fine people:

David Branderhorst, creator and coach for Business Academy Elite.

Dan Miller, NY Times best-selling author and serial entrepreneur

Rachel Pedersen, award-winning social media strategist

Jeff Brown, award-winning broadcast industry veteran and podcaster

Brad Burke, YouTube business consultant

Dexter Godfrey, America’s fearless success speaker

Dean Fulks, Founder of LifePoint and best-selling author

Skip Prichard, former CEO of Ingram Spark

Kary Oberbrunner, author, coach, founder of Author Academy Elite, and Chief Igniter.

Each of these wonderful people shared strategies for success in their personal fields of interest and gave tips and encouragement to help authors launch and grow their business.

Did I benefit from this investment? More than I realized I could. As a fiction author, it has been my dream to use my book to help people beyond the worth of the story. The presenters at the conference gave me the confidence to launch my career and the tools to make it stand on its own. Good things are coming. This was an investment that will change the world.

Is Someone Trying to Silence You?

Magic-sense will no longer be silent.

Is someone trying to silence you?

Ever since I was a child, I could see right from wrong so clearly. But as a child, I felt powerless to speak up and rectify the injustices I saw. In essence, my magic-sense was bursting to speak out, but I was helpless to give it voice. My magic-sense was forced to be silent.

Have you experienced similar feelings of weakness?  Did you think those feelings would fade as you grew, only to find in your despair that the forces to oppress your voice rose equally alongside you? Speaking up or speaking out could cost you so much. In some cultures and during certain periods in history, it could mean the matter of life and death.

There is a right way and a wrong way to speak up. There is a right time and a wrong time to speak out. There is a right place and a wrong place to make a stand.

Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right. ~ Ezra Taft Benson

As your magic-sense awakens, you’ll be tempted to speak up, speak out, and take a stand like never before. But remember this: how you handle this new-found power within is as important, if not more, than having the power awakened to begin with.

In A Doorway Back to Forever: DEFEND, everyone must take a stand—everyone. But how the characters do it is unique to their journey, and whether or not they succeed is relevant to the story—not necessarily theirs, but to yours. In DEFEND, you’ll see the warriors work through their desire to no longer be silent, and you will search inside your heart to address precisely what it is that’s been stirring inside you.

Will you speak up?

Do you want to be a part of something extraordinary?

A Doorway Back to Forever has an eternal message, unique to each person, and one that goes beyond the imagery of once upon a time. It was never meant to end—not after one book or even seven. There was always more to this idea than mere entertainment.

I’ve wanted people to have the opportunity to imagine what it would be like to have an Awakening, to walk through a personal doorway back to Forever, and to experience life in the Kingdom of the Morning. So while I’ve been writing the series, I’ve also been developing an online supplemental program designed to give readers a way to add to their enjoyment. Stepping Through the Doorway is about ready to launch!

In Stepping Through the Doorway, you will have several experiences to choose from, depending on how far and for how long you wish to visit the Kingdom of Forever. There will be videos, downloadable files, family fun night materials, and more, all designed to remember your self-worth, strengthen faith, build courage, offer relief, and help spark the creative nature you were born with.  

Three … two … one … liftoff!

I’m in the middle of a countdown for launching my new website, Beyond the Doorway. On it, you will find information about the book series, but you will also find the new online experience. When it’s ready to go, I’ll have a double launch party for DEFEND and Stepping Through the Doorway.

But this is a monster undertaking that has me shaking in my shoes. I need a team of Skyborn believers to help back me up on this. I need you.

I invite you to be on my launch team! 

You will get:

*Instant access to new info about Stepping Through the Doorway and the book series

*Complimentary downloads of new material

*Info on sales and releases before the general public

*Launch party prizes and goodies in true party fashion

*Membership in a Facebook closed group of like-minded people who love story as much as you do

All I ask of you is to:

*Say you’ll be on the team

*Like my Author Page on Amazon

*Post reviews of my books

*Share posts and links from my blog, author page and Amazon

*Be active on the group page when you can—say hello!

So if you are interested, please reply back to this post and let me know if you are in! I’ll get you on the list, and we can begin this journey together.

All it takes is the courage to believe …

Nanette

Book Three: A Doorway Back to Forever: DEFEND ... and more!

Hello, Skyborn warriors! I have three great things to announce:

    

  1. Book three, A Doorway Back to Forever: DEFEND, is about ready for release. Interior and cover design are ready for submission. After its final review is complete, I’ll be shooting for a July 31^st  date for release. Look for opportunities to be on my launch team and receive free stuff.

       2. A Doorway Back to Forever: BELIEVE and TRUST are being considered for an award at the Author Academy Awards under the YA/ Middle-Grade category. If you would like to vote for one or the other, follow this link, scroll down to Ready to Vote, then scroll across to the YA/ Middle-Grade category. Thank you so much!

       3. My new website, Beyond the Doorway, is undergoing a facelift. When it’s ready, it will look more inviting and offer more than blog posts and book details. I’m shooting for an August 31^st date to launch my new online courses and material. The name of the program is Stepping Through the Doorway. It will be a haven for Skyborn Warriors who love the magic of storytelling, have the desire to delve deeper into the art of story, and to learn more about the symbols behind the series. It will give people a place to connect with other like-minded warriors to share ideas on strengthening individuals and families with wholesome, value-driven stories. 

      There will be lots of free videos and downloadable material for families and individuals designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain you as you escape into the world of the Kingdom of Forever. There will also be in-depth courses that dig deeper into the symbolism of the series that can act as study guides and self-help material to enhance your spiritual nature and set you on the right course in your life’s journey. You will also have access to a unique Facebook group of other Skyborn Warriors so you won’t feel alone in your Awakening. It should be fun, meaningful, and helpful to anyone with a great imagination, a sense of their divine worth, and a desire to enhance both.

Does this sound exciting? If so, make sure you leave your email in the comments so I can send you a free sample of the material I’m going to offer.

And now, here’s the back cover blurb of DEFEND to pique your curiosity:

Magic-sense will no longer be silent.

A pending earthquake threatens to wipe out Tallisete, and many non-Skyborn citizens fear magic-sense is the cause. Bloodborn anger stirs up old hatred. The upcoming election could save the Skyborn people, or it could mean their extermination. Robyn, Kit, Cam, and the rest of the warriors can’t sit back and watch.

Prince Calemir asks the team to find his long-lost treasure box, missing since the Before-Time. It holds the key to saving them all. The warriors enlist an unlikely candidate to help: a mystical priestess of the underworld who has battled the enemy, Sylvare, since he first unleashed his poison beyond the doorway. As the warriors learn her story, they fear the priestess might be serving the wrong master.

A Doorway Back to Forever: DEFEND is a race to uncover the truth in a world of deceit, doubt, and fear. It is a battle cry to all warriors, young and old, to defend what is right. 

"Nanette O’Neal’s books are a guiding light to children and families in a sometimes darkened world. Her characters touch our hearts as they fight for what’s right."  ~ Kary Oberbrunner, author of Elixir Project, Your Secret Name, The Deeper Path, and Day Job to Dream Job.

Today, Let's Celebrate!

I remember a time when I didn’t even want to tell my friends or family I wanted to write a book series. I was afraid of the negativity I’d face. Sure, people would be pleasant, but behind the pleasantries, I knew I’d see doubt, disbelief, and a lack of support. I tried to tell one or two people. The blank stares, awkward silence, and their promptness to change the subject devastated me. Others asked questions cordially, but I knew they thought my ideas wouldn’t go anywhere. Their lack of confidence in me could have capsized my idea altogether. Instead, it prompted me to do three things.

I reminded myself that my idea was not my own

Having a great idea, or even a good one, is rewarding. It can make you feel intelligent, helpful, caring, and worthwhile. But there’s something about being inspired that elevates the entire process. The idea no longer belongs to you. Rather, it’s been given to you by a higher power for your charge. The word inspiration means a divine influence immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. When you receive inspiration, you feel differently about it. The idea didn’t come to you—it came through you. You are then responsible for seeing it come to fruition. Who gave it to you? Call it a higher power if you’d like. I call Him my Father in Heaven. If He has enough confidence in the idea and in me, why shouldn't I?  I have someone on my side at all times, even if it feels like He’s the only one. He’s enough.

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I kept my enthusiasm

The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek origin, en theos. “En” means “in” and “theos” means “god.” So it literally translates to being inspired or with god, to be rapt, or in ecstasy. The times I’m most happy are the times I put aside my worldly cares and find joy in the moment. I can honestly say I show signs of enthusiasm! It makes sense to equate enthusiasm with a divine closeness to God. He loves me, He supports me, and He gives me inspiration—he’s also the author of my enthusiasm. With my book series, no matter how many roadblocks I’d encountered, I persisted. Learning to write fiction was hard. Learning to write fiction well is even harder (still improving on that, I can say, enthusiastically!). Through all the failures and heartache, I never lost faith in the idea given through me, and I never lost enthusiasm for this great story.

I took one step at a time

Picture Indiana Jones as he stood on the precipice of the cavern in the Last Crusade. His father was bleeding to death, he had to find the sacred chalice, the last clue was as vague as the rest, and he stood before a crevice too wide to cross and a devastating chasm below. He could see his destination, but there was no apparent way to get there. He had to trust the text—he had to take a leap of faith.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFntFdEGgws

Sometimes we know the end product of our idea, but since we can’t get there in one step, we give up on the idea. The better way is to follow faith—one step at a time. I took the one step. Then I took the next. Many steps were taken to get BELIEVE published. Many more were taken for TRUST. Now, I’m about ready to take the last few steps for book three, DEFEND. My heart is humbled with gratitude for the people who have supported me on this journey.

Today, I celebrate! I’ve found it’s important to celebrate the steps along the journey, however small they may be. It brings to the surface the gratitude I feel for the people who’ve been there, and it helps fuel my enthusiasm. Here’s what I’m celebrating today:

 I’ve received feedback from four beta readers about the content of book three of the series, A Doorway Back to Forever: DEFEND.

Feedback is essential—it helps me see if my story is on track. It shows me where character arcs are weak and where plot holes exist. My readers see things I can’t see, and I’m grateful for the time and effort they put into reading my story before it’s ready to publish.

My graphic artist is working hard to make another spectacular cover

I had such success in working with Crissie Murphy—she read BELIEVE and loved it enough to become the cover designer for TRUST. Now she’s working diligently on DEFEND. I’m hoping for a cover reveal in the next week!

My website is almost ready!

The cover page is live, and it links to my blog, but that’s it so far! But that’s huge for me! So I’m doing a happy dance.

I didn’t give up.

I’m not going to lie. 2017 was tough on my spirit in many ways. After publishing TRUST, I almost threw in the towel for the rest of the series and the plans I had for the online course. But instead, I remembered whose idea this is, I pumped up my enthusiasm, and I took one step at a time—again, and again, and again.

I hope you remember who inspires you. I hope you work with enthusiasm in the things that matter to you. I hope you fight off the doubters and take one step at a time with whatever you pursue. I guarantee the end result will be worth it!

2018—Kicking my Worst Hacker out the Doorway

When unwelcomed guests take over

An unwelcomed guest hacked me last year taking over our guest room and wreaking havoc in all aspects of my life. He was ruthless, ugly, insidious, and toxic to my psyche. I knew the damage he was causing, but I felt out of control to prevent it. He not only destroyed my home, he prevented me from moving forward with my thoughts, dreams, and ambitions. The name of this invader—Crippling Fear.

You can’t fight what you can’t name

Crippling Fear can be as real as a monster when it comes to crushing your dreams and vision. Yet, if you’re like me, when Crippling Fear knocks at your door, you’re quick to let him in. Why? Because he has an overwhelming power that is shocking and great—it practically knocks you down when it confronts you, time and time again.

Close the door—but he’s still there!

Two years ago, this hacker made himself comfortable in my home. It was a few months before I published my first book, A Doorway Back to Forever: BELIEVE. He tagged along at my heels, whispering his evil message. “You’re not good enough. No one cares about your story. Who do you think you are? No one cares about your message. You’re a waste.” I remember the assault on my mind, the toll it took on my physical body, and the many times I almost—almost—put a stop to the whole project. But somehow, I kicked him out the door and the next day, my book went live.

Fill your beaker—it’s time for combat!

Since then, Crippling Fear has tried to come back, but I refused to let him in while in a vulnerable state. So, I filled my personal beaker with spiritual elements from the Elite Warrior Training center classroom—control, clarity, competence, and confidence for starters. I could control this beast. I had a clear vision of my future success. I am an expert on the material. I knew the power of its message. So, when I flung the door open, Crippling Fear crumpled in a pile of smelly refuse and slithered away. Success rose in its place!  I spoke about my book series at the Igniting Souls Conference in 2016 and 2017—success! I learned formatting skills for my book series—success!  I published the second book in the series, A Doorway Back to Forever: TRUST—success! I was offered a position as Managing Editor for Author Academy Elite—success!  I lost 33 pounds—success! I welcomed a granddaughter into the world—success! And I had the pleasure of meeting many fans of my book series—success!

But when you least expect it…

Crippling Fear is relentless. Despite my relationship with Success, Crippling Fear came back stronger than ever and broke down my door. He ransacked my home in regards to one major aspect of my professional life. He hacked the heck out of me when it came to online presence.

My emails went silent. No website. No updates on my blog. Hardly any Facebook posts. I became invisible to the online world. And in my invisibility, I almost forgot my message. I lost sight of the inspiration in me. I lost my direction as I let Crippling Fear take over. I lost sight of those who need the doorway back to Forever to remain open.

Counter Hack-Attack launch in three … two … one …

Blast off! I’ve learned to recognize my hacker, and I refuse to let him devastate me again. I’ve launched a counter hack-attack.

2018 will be a banner year in the Kingdom of Forever! Here is what’s in store:

1.      * My website, Beyond the Doorway, will go live on January 30^th

2.      * Book three of the series, A Doorway Back to Forever: DEEND, will be released April 30^th, 2018.

3.      * The interactive, online supplement to the series, Stepping Through the Doorway, will launch April 30^th 2018

4.     *  I will be invisible no more!

Phew! I’m exhausted after reading that list. *pants heavily*

Have you been hacked by your worst enemy? My guess is you probably have. You can choose to let this continue, or you can protect yourself from future hack attacks. Come back to the doorway for more info on this. You can kick the hacker out the doorway as I have!

Looking forward to a year of success beyond the doorway! Come join in the fun!

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