If you've read my stuff or heard me speak, you have probably heard me share the story of a magical few weeks I spent with my son, witnessing Magic Eggs become Crazed Caterpillars that stuffed their faces and then went Upside-Down when it was time for them to create a Cocoon – a safe place where they could dissolve into goo and then re-organize their material to become a butterfly. And that wasn't the end. Then they had to break out of the cocoon, strengthen their wings, and take the first leap off the branch – all to ensure that their species continued and, of course, delight all who witnessed their beauty.
The butterfly's journey clearly unfolded according to a deeply embedded blueprint. Somehow, every phase started and ended at the perfect time, and in the perfect order, to result in a gorgeous creature's emergence and flight.
At the time, I knew this was a divine message about my approach to parenting. When I met my son, I somehow knew that he already had everything inside of him (a Divine Blueprint, if you will) to become who he is meant to be...and my job was really just to nurture and protect it while he became.
This experience affirmed my inner knowing. And a philosophy of parenting...and life…was formed.
So when I got hit with this awe-inspiring lightning bolt (a very clear vision of a message I am on the planet to share) and found myself on a journey oh-so-similar to the one I witnessed with the Magic Eggs, it was easier for me to trust the process...as if it was unfolding according to a Divine Blueprint.
It sure seemed like it anyways! I organized a series of 7 children’s books pretty quickly, found a talented illustrator, attracted a celebrity strategic partner, and went to work on the next step that presented itself to me.
There was only one problem.
Every time I sat down to write the book, it argued with me.
Yes, you read that right.
THE BOOK ARGUED WITH ME.
For those of you who are already authors, or who have spent any amount of time writing content, you know what I’m talking about.
You tell them it’s time to go, and they say, “No! I’m not ready!”
You tell them to go in one direction, and they say, “No, write about THIS topic first. It’s more fun!”
You tell them to be clear and concise, and they ramble on and on and on.
They are just like kids…specifically, those two and three-year-old kids who are hell-bent on getting their own way.
But seriously…I’m talking crazy, right?
Is it really possible for a book, signature talk, curriculum, or any piece of content really, to talk back? To have a mind…or an intention of its own?
Weeeelllllllllllllllll…
That’s probably a topic best hashed out by quantum physicists…
But after a decade of helping new messengers raise…I mean, write…their books, signature talks, and curriculum, here’s what I’d like to invite you to consider.
What would happen if you TREATED the book/talk/curriculum (Content) like a child?
There's only 3 options, so far as I can see. CLICK HERE to see what they are and decide what kind of Messenger you want to be!
p.s. This Content made me laugh my butt off while I was writing it! :)
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