Maxed-out emotions

She arrived. She was beautiful, more so than I had imagined. Her appearance was vibrant, and enticing. Her intimate reflection was pleasant and inviting, close to perfection. The touch of fine silk describes how she felt under my fingertips, and her dimensions could not have been more desirable.

While holding, feeling, and examining her every detail, I fell in love. I knew I loved her! I, and many others, had worked diligently for a very long time to create her; a magical image of my world as a mental health counselor. I held my first book, My Clients…My Teachers: The Noble Process of Psychotherapy, in my hands and felt a combination of elation and sadness, not knowing for sure where either emotion originated. It was surreal; my thoughts looked white and airy, and my mind seemed muddled. Glorious is the word to describe the moment.

Back to reality: I was holding the proof copy and my charge was to read it and approve it or make needed changes. I tried, but I could not read it; it was impossible to see anything but content. My friend Lourene had offered to proof it and I graciously accepted. With her literary lenses in focus, within one afternoon she caught a dozen, give or take, suggestions for improvement. With appreciation I made the changes. It is now ready for Amazon, Kindle, Nook, Ipad, etc. Hopefully, it will be available by April 15, 2014. Stay tuned!

The finished book, a project that spanned more than two years, makes me smile all over. My client’s stories are now going to live in the hearts and minds of every reader and offer him/her insights and solutions.

Hallelujah!