C'est La Vie!: February 2017

Many of you have heard the old adage, “You can’t take it with you.” These words refer to giving away our earthly possessions. It is true, once we’re lowered into the earth, our valuables will not join us.

On my journey as an author, I’ve learned there are some valuables we can take with us. Inside us, we have stories of overcoming challenges — stories full of life and wisdom.

I’m most reminded of this during Black History Month. I think of all the incredible overcoming stories of hope and inspiration. These stories have given us a future. My favorite is Harriet Tubman. I still have my childhood storybook today. I cherish her life and the writers of that story.

I’ve met so many people that have told me how much they want to share their stories, record them, pass them on. I truly believe with all my heart, they do want to share those stories. I believe they want to write those books. Some are writing, but some have stopped, and some haven’t started.

Why? Writing comes with the cost of discipline and dedication. It comes with sacrifice. However, sacrifice is never really about us, it’s about what we leave.

The Effective Elements of Writing Class is fast-approaching on March 4th (10:00 am to noon) in Greenville, NC. It’s designed to equip the writer to write a book that will leave a legacy of wisdom and hope.

My brothers and sisters, you know the stories within you — they made you better and stronger. They gave you wisdom. The question is, will you take it with you?

Until We Meet Again,

Brook Lynn

Brook Lynn Dorcent

Author/Coach/Inspirational Speaker

Host: JUST WRITE REVIEW

Founder/Facilitator: JUST WRITE! - A Club for Writers

Missing the Mark (Novel One)

Pressing Toward the Mark (Novel Two)

Forgetting Betrayal (Novel Three)

Above All (Novel Four)

Finally Home (A Novel) Coming Soon

Spirit Over Will (Devotional)

OUTStanding (Teen Guide)

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I desire to be more like my dog. Who says that…I know. But really, I do. We acquire life lessons in everything. I found one in my 4-pound Chinuahua/Jack Russel mix. Did I mention she is 4 pounds? That is what makes her so unique. She’s small — a tiny little thing, but that doesn’t dwindle her instinct to protect and preserve.

Some time ago, we had an invasion of roaming dogs walk on our deck. Perhaps I’m exaggerating, but three big dogs on my deck felt like an invasion to me. It also felt like one to my dog Bella.

It was early morning hours and we were all snug in our beds. That was until the dogs arrived. Bella’s little ears perked up and she ran to the door. Through the glass, they barked furiously at her. She matched their fury with her unique small bark. Hostilities were running hot, and paws were hitting the glass by the time we all dashed from our beds. Well, almost all, my oldest son (bless his heart) he didn’t hear a thing. Side note: Chris informed me in his younger years he turns off his ears at night.

Now back to my admiration of Bella. As the dogs pressed in I hit the glass hoping to deter them. My efforts were futile and by this time, Bella was livid. I interpreted her bark as, “How dare you threaten my family!” The only way to diffuse the situation, I picked Bella up and moved her away from the door. And then…I said to the Alpha male, Houston, we have a problem!

On edge, my daughter and younger son stood in our PJ’s as my husband went outside and handled the problem.

No…he didn’t take the animals down. Let’s just say; they haven’t been back.

That day changed something for Bella. Until that time, she slept with my daughter, literally. No longer. She has left the comforts of Ariel’s bed and deemed one of the living room chairs as her nightly watch-bed. I believe she now sleeps with one eye open. Any unusual sound she hears, she barks, jumps off her bed, and heads to the door for a closer look.

It does not matter to Bella that she weighs only 4 pounds. She’s a dog, big or small — a dog nonetheless. She will protect and preserve the hands that feed her and the hearts that love her.

That’s how I want to be with the gifts inside of me. God has given me a gift to write. I want to do all I can to protect and preserve it. Most of all, I want to pass it on.

On March 4, 2017, we are having a writing class for those who want to pass on their legacy — write a book. Many of you have a precious gift inside of you and a passion for manifesting it. It’s going to take you moving out of your comfort zone, like Bella. You’ll have to leave the comforts of your bed, get furious, and deter any threat towards your gift. Visit my website and register for the class today. www.brooklynndorcent.com

Bella knows that her gifts are God-given and precious. We all can learn a lot from her.