First in foremost, I run to buy your books when they come out 🥰.. especially the last two… I am in a career struggle, I feel is the right word … and I continue to apply for jobs I know in my heart I’m qualified for. Doors continue to close , in the form of denial letters and emails.. With that said, I am currently working on building my faith and trusting God continuously, knowing that at the right time a door for me will open . When this door does open, I will be able to tell it was curated just for me .. such a great piece shared at the right time. 💜 Thank you 😊
If I can be of help, send me a note or email. I was in the 'business' of career coaching, counseling and helping people make life changes. Now just giving back when I choose, no fees. You may have to knock on a lot of doors before the "right" one opens and answers. Yes it is courage, confidence, and....commitment/ Remember you are looking for your work, not a job. Work is your passion, what you care about most. A job is often what you have to do in order to get to your work, your life work.
Dear Alex, this was the most soothing and aligning of reads. I just forwarded it to my work email so I can re-read when necessary (most likely every day right now) to bring me out of utter frustration and back into a sense of trust and calmness. Thank you so much.
Also, your beautiful photos + lovely titles for each also brought much joy throughout. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous perspective, work, and thoughts!
I love How We Heal, but After The Rain is my favorite book. I’ve read it 3 times already. I keep coming back to it when I’m going through a hard time. Also, for what it’s worth, I love the format of the book too. It’s so beautifully put together and is visually pleasing to read and hold.
Thank you! I feel the same way. I like HWH, but I LOVE ATR. And the design is STUNNING! Chronicle Books did a great job with that. I appreciate your love and affirmation. xo
Sometimes the idea of writing a whole book seems completely overwhelming and out of reach for me. However, the more I write here on Substack, the more I am in community with other writers, the more my confidence grows. Baby steps forward every single day.
Wow wow wow!! This is perfect at this time. I got the news in January that my workplace is shutting down as of June. Add to that spinal surgery and now two thyroid nodules that have to be biopsied. Yep, when it rains,it pours.
Hi, I wish I could be part of all the great stuff your doing. The writing workshops etc. The work you're doing looks so great. But if you remember, I'm behind the wall. So if it ain't free I can't participate. Still you have all my support. Clearly you are a deserving and beautiful person. I wish you all the love and success your heart can hold..
I applied for fellowship and didn't get it. I volunteered with the organization and was so sure. It was mine....that one hurt. I was so sure I was clear that this was the oath be or me but God redirected me and I'm waiting patiently (trying to least) to see the results of the "recalculating" lol
your words are a balm today; what i thought i'd wanted way back when has completely shifted, nothing more is "needed." thank you for this thoughtful post.
This was beautiful, Alex. Recently, I applied for a job that I desperately wanted for a multitude of reasons and got rejected. I realized afterwards that it was still industry adjacent to where I am now and that I am wanting a completely different direction for my life and if I had gotten this job, I still would've been surrounded by a lot of the same people I am wanting to separate myself from. I also like to remember to allow myself those hurt feelings when those doors close. I allow my body to grieve when my mind knows it is for the best.
Oftentimes, your words are right on time and have been for years. I love and appreciate your work! After the Rain is one of my favorites and I’m pretty sure I gifted it several times because I was tried of letting ppl borrow my Alex books and never getting them back 😮💨😂
I love this, Alex: "I hope we all learn to let go of the need for immediate success and embrace the idea that our journeys are unfolding exactly as they should."
It reminds me of this line from The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life by Boyd Varty: "Obsessed with perfection and doing it right, we want to go straight to the “lion.” We don’t realize the significance of the path of first tracks and how to be invested in a discovery rather than an outcome."
It's challenging to embrace the journey, especially when you're pursuing a non-conventional career. So much uncertainty lies between where we are and where we want to be that it's hard not to constantly fixate on the "end point." Of course, there is no real end point because by the time we reach it we've already set a new, more grand ambition that aligns with where we've progressed to.
First in foremost, I run to buy your books when they come out 🥰.. especially the last two… I am in a career struggle, I feel is the right word … and I continue to apply for jobs I know in my heart I’m qualified for. Doors continue to close , in the form of denial letters and emails.. With that said, I am currently working on building my faith and trusting God continuously, knowing that at the right time a door for me will open . When this door does open, I will be able to tell it was curated just for me .. such a great piece shared at the right time. 💜 Thank you 😊
Blessings! Thank you for your support and love. Wishing you ease as you deepen and build your faith. ❤️🙏🏾
If I can be of help, send me a note or email. I was in the 'business' of career coaching, counseling and helping people make life changes. Now just giving back when I choose, no fees. You may have to knock on a lot of doors before the "right" one opens and answers. Yes it is courage, confidence, and....commitment/ Remember you are looking for your work, not a job. Work is your passion, what you care about most. A job is often what you have to do in order to get to your work, your life work.
Dear Alex, this was the most soothing and aligning of reads. I just forwarded it to my work email so I can re-read when necessary (most likely every day right now) to bring me out of utter frustration and back into a sense of trust and calmness. Thank you so much.
Also, your beautiful photos + lovely titles for each also brought much joy throughout. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous perspective, work, and thoughts!
This means so much, Leah. Thank you!
I love How We Heal, but After The Rain is my favorite book. I’ve read it 3 times already. I keep coming back to it when I’m going through a hard time. Also, for what it’s worth, I love the format of the book too. It’s so beautifully put together and is visually pleasing to read and hold.
Thank you! I feel the same way. I like HWH, but I LOVE ATR. And the design is STUNNING! Chronicle Books did a great job with that. I appreciate your love and affirmation. xo
You’re so welcome! You replying made my day🥰
Love this read, have both books and loved them both, but After the rain is a book that connected to me also pictures are superb on this share
Sometimes the idea of writing a whole book seems completely overwhelming and out of reach for me. However, the more I write here on Substack, the more I am in community with other writers, the more my confidence grows. Baby steps forward every single day.
Thank you for your inspiration. 🩵
Glad you’re writing.
Wow wow wow!! This is perfect at this time. I got the news in January that my workplace is shutting down as of June. Add to that spinal surgery and now two thyroid nodules that have to be biopsied. Yep, when it rains,it pours.
Wishing you as much ease as possible during this rainy season! And praying all comes back clear w/ your biopsy. I’ll be thinking of you.
Hi, I wish I could be part of all the great stuff your doing. The writing workshops etc. The work you're doing looks so great. But if you remember, I'm behind the wall. So if it ain't free I can't participate. Still you have all my support. Clearly you are a deserving and beautiful person. I wish you all the love and success your heart can hold..
I’ll work on getting you some freebies, Chris! And soft cover copies of my books to enjoy.
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I applied for fellowship and didn't get it. I volunteered with the organization and was so sure. It was mine....that one hurt. I was so sure I was clear that this was the oath be or me but God redirected me and I'm waiting patiently (trying to least) to see the results of the "recalculating" lol
Ohhh! RECALCULATING!! Yes. I’m sorry about your closed door, but I am so excited for what is in store for you at the next one.
Great work!
Thank you.
Always. ❤️🙏🏾
I enjoyed this read…thank you!
Thank you for reading!
your words are a balm today; what i thought i'd wanted way back when has completely shifted, nothing more is "needed." thank you for this thoughtful post.
Cheers, sister. Love you!
love you too. can't thank you enough for your generous writing here.
This was beautiful, Alex. Recently, I applied for a job that I desperately wanted for a multitude of reasons and got rejected. I realized afterwards that it was still industry adjacent to where I am now and that I am wanting a completely different direction for my life and if I had gotten this job, I still would've been surrounded by a lot of the same people I am wanting to separate myself from. I also like to remember to allow myself those hurt feelings when those doors close. I allow my body to grieve when my mind knows it is for the best.
Oftentimes, your words are right on time and have been for years. I love and appreciate your work! After the Rain is one of my favorites and I’m pretty sure I gifted it several times because I was tried of letting ppl borrow my Alex books and never getting them back 😮💨😂
Thank you for this post. I resonate deeply with parts of your story.
In doing work with an energy healer, she offered me this mantra when I feel the sting of rejection ... especially from family.
"REJECTION IS PROTECTION"
I hope this helps you as it did me.
I love this, Alex: "I hope we all learn to let go of the need for immediate success and embrace the idea that our journeys are unfolding exactly as they should."
It reminds me of this line from The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life by Boyd Varty: "Obsessed with perfection and doing it right, we want to go straight to the “lion.” We don’t realize the significance of the path of first tracks and how to be invested in a discovery rather than an outcome."
It's challenging to embrace the journey, especially when you're pursuing a non-conventional career. So much uncertainty lies between where we are and where we want to be that it's hard not to constantly fixate on the "end point." Of course, there is no real end point because by the time we reach it we've already set a new, more grand ambition that aligns with where we've progressed to.
Thanks so much for writing. This was lovely :)