Ever wonder where the term “Bookworm“comes from? Well, I still am even after looking into it further. Upon Googling it, you learn that a bookworm refers to any beetle, moth or silverfish that hides inside of a book. Older books succumbed to these critters, while newer books contain modern-day chemicals that closed that chapter. So, I’m not sure why we don’t instead say “Bookbeetle” or “Booksilverfish.” Ok, I guess I can see why we don’t say “Booksilverfish.” Doesn’t quite roll of the tongue. 
Not to mention, artists probably had an easier time creating a cute cartoon caricature of a worm than they did the creepy looking silverfish. I mean, look at that damn thing. Geesh! But, I’m not here to talk about insects or their gnarly attributes. I’m here to talk about the other “Bookworm” — humans.
As some of you know, I will soon be taking on a new title. Author. Yes, I am in the process (and nearly done for that matter) of writing my first book. I say “my first book,” though there may not be a second. I don’t know yet. I have an idea for book two, but I need get book completed. First things first! So, what I haven’t had much time to do is explain what my book is about and why I’m writing it. So, let me be an “open book,” so to speak, and let you in on some of the details. The primary detail is the title – “It’s a Sign, Stupid!” Before you get all like “Who you calling stupid?” — I’m not referring to you. I’m referring to me.
What I didn’t realize, until I started my incessant penning, is that I’ve really been writing this book my whole life. My mind — a museum of memories, thoughts, concepts and a-ha moments — spills out into this book. But it takes on a very specific theme. My spiritual journey.
A spiritual journey is a trek through the past, present and even a look ahead to the future to figure out your purpose and place in this world. You become better connected with the Universe and develop a higher awareness. As I’ll mention in the book, you don’t really ask to start a spiritual journey — you somehow suddenly end up on one. It’s weird, I know. On this journey you learn so much about yourself. Not everyone chooses to write about their journey. In fact, I don’t know who has. I haven’t bothered to really look. However, much like the journey I was “called upon” to do, the same is true of this book. I can’t really explain the calling — I just got the urge or internal nudge to put my thoughts onto paper and shuffle them into 15 chapters of what will be titled “It’s a Sign, Stupid!”
The book title is specific in that ever since I was a kid, there have been signs that this journey would take place. There were signs that I’ve never forgotten. Until recently, many of these signs didn’t make sense. Now that they do, my hope for this book is to inspire, uplift and encourage others in life. As you’ll learn in Chapter 13: Numbers Game, this is my destiny. By the way, for anyone reading this blog post, you are part of an elite group privy to the name of a chapter in the book. I haven’t released any chapter names just yet, but will do so soon.
I had no idea how to write a book until I started. I never even had any ambition to do so until October. Yes, I’ve written that quickly. But, I had some divine help because there is no other way to explain how I’ve been able to organize a lifetime of thoughts so easily and in just three months time. I guess that’s how I know this book is meant to be. But, there’s one more part you still don’t know.
I would be lying if I said I weren’t terrified, nervous and all out anxious about the release of this book. I worry people will think I’m silly. Some of the concepts are a little out there. I worry people won’t take me seriously. And I worry people won’t get what I’m trying to convey. That said, I’d be worried if I weren’t worried.
What I can promise you is the 100% authenticity. For those of you who choose to read, you will learn a lot about me — from my early childhood right up to present day. But, this book is written with you in mind. It is part autobiography, part self-help, part guidance. All I ask is that you keep an open mind. You may not agree with everything in the book and that is A okay. Aside from terrified, there is a bigger part of me that can’t wait to share this with the world. It’s a very liberating feeling. But most of all, I’m humbled and thankful for my gift of writing. A gift that comes with even greater responsibility now. And a gift I will share with you all on Christmas Day. Until then, Be Good, Be Safe, Be Giving.
