I have been writing these blogs for about fifteen years now. So, every week for that entire time I have posted my blog, and I have not missed a week in all that time. I don’t get paid for my blogs, I don’t know how many people read them and, to be honest, there have been many times when I have questioned why I invest time every week to write and post my blogs. Do you know what the answer to that particular question is for me, and why I keep writing? Because, I want you to feel like, no matter what’s happening in your life, you’re not alone.
That’s it! I mean, why else? I want to help people, that’s my thing. I really want you to know that you are good enough, deserve abundance, are loved and that a life of joyful longevity is available for you. Wow, I do sound like I am Mr Altruistic, don’t I? Don’t get me wrong, I do it as much for me as I do it for you. I get an enormous amount of pleasure and satisfaction knowing that each week, even one person, is being impacted by my words. There is something very special about feeling like you are not alone, I hope you get that feeling with these words that I am writing.
What gets me through challenging times is the knowledge that I am not alone. Knowing that other people are experiencing what I am experiencing and that there is always someone I can reach out to, keeps me moving forward and feeling optimistic, even in the darkest of times. I have incredible peace and joy in my faith that God is always there for me. I am grateful for my Dad, who would do anything for me and be anywhere I needed him to be, at the drop of a hat. I am loving that there are people in my life I can reach out to and know they are there for me. I am truly not alone, and neither are you.
What I realised a long time ago, is that my own current thinking will never get me where I want to be in life, If I want more from life, that is. How do I know? Well, there was a time in my life, I was working my brains out, for many years, and going further and further into debt. I couldn’t understand why, I thought hard work was the answer. The problem was that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Irrespective of the brute force I was bludgeoning away at my life with, nothing changed, because my current thinking had taken me as far as it could take me. I can tell you, at that time in my life, I felt, discouraged, disillusioned, depleted and desperately alone. It wasn’t until I reached out to other people who were living the type of life I wanted, and who were willing to walk with me, that things rapidly started to change.
I see people, far too often, making the same mistake I made, which is, when things are not going as they want, they retreat into solitude, thinking the answer will come to them. Don’t get me wrong, alone time is important, however, to gain the answers you do not have, you need other people. Those people, by the way, are there to help you, if you just reach out and ask, or at least are willing to accept their offer to help. In my recent podcast with Patrick Bonello, one of the things he talks about, which has helped him most in the recent challenges of COVID-19, is the feeling of support that he has in the small community in which he lives. He never feels alone and so, in return, he is there for others. My conversation with him is incredibly inspiring. Click here to listen to this podcast.
My friend, as I finish up blog number ‘twenty-five squillion,’ I have no idea how many people will read it. If you are reading this, I am very grateful. More than anything, I want you to know, you are not alone. Whilst we may not know each other, I hope my words can be of some comfort and inspiration for you as you negotiate life to create your own happiness and success. For my own selfish satisfaction, please send me a message to let me know that you feel loved, supported and important. That would truly make my week. You are most definitely, not alone in this world. Know it, believe and enjoy it.
Thank you! You are not alone either! 🙂
Thanks Nancy
Andrew, I enjoy your blog and have been inspired many times by your writings. You are honest and relate it often back to your personal life.
I am a nurse in an emergency department and have watch how Covid 19 has affected people and my staff.
Covid has brought the best out of some people and to be honest the worst in some cases. There is light in the darkness. I agree. Please keep up the blogs I love them.
Thank you Andrew for reminding me that the people in my life give me perspective on things Have an awesome day
Thanks Carole
Your blogs Andrew are always inspirational and thought-provoking. Thank you!
Thanks Rosemary
Read your blog every Sunday – so you can keep going – it is always good to be reminded of the positives in life
Thanks Mary-Anne
Andrew, Your words are always comforting and supportive. I always find your blogs interesting and can relate to everything you talk about. Thank you for caring & sharing. I know it must be difficult at times. I feel like you have had some recent changes in your life too. I wish you the best.
Thanks Marie
I read your blogs every single week & I thank you for the time & effort you put in. You always write about something that resonates with me & I often put your advice into practise. You inspire me & I L❤️VE reading your blogs, it sets me up for the day ☺️
Thanks Tina
Hi Andrew, You are not alone! Thank you for your wise words I look forward to each week.
Thanks Lyn
“squillion” ? Thank you! Neither are you – and I am grateful for you! 🙂
Thanks Janet. Yes, ‘Squillion’ it means… a lot 🙂
I always look forward to reading your Blogs, Andrew. And since I know you, I have all your blogs in a file and often will read them if in need of inspiration. Thank you, and so agree with you what you wrote, it sparked an answer within me that gave an answer to one of my questions. It made me smile and motivated to my why to keep doing what I am so passionate about. Thank you, Andrew. Claudine
PS / Ever since receiving your blogs, Its the first thing I do every Sunday is reading your amazing blogs.
Thanks Claudine, that means a lot
Thanks Andrew. I needed to read this today 🙏
You’re welcome Deb
Thank you for encouraging your readers to ask for help and not be afraid or ashamed. Some people pretend their lives are perfect because they’re afraid to reach out and talk to another person about being depressed or discouraged about something. Once we open ourselves up to others, we learn that they also need someone to talk to and it’s a win-win. BTW, it’s incredibly wonderful you’ve been reaching out to encourage readers for 15 years. You should be very proud of that.
Thanks Angela
Hi Andrew…I read and enjoy your blog every week. I’m feeling a tad selfish now, as I realise that I rarely take the time to respond to your posts…I just gobble them up and take delight in whatever inspiration you offer at the time. Please know that we all love and appreciate you and your work (even though we may not show it). Sending you love and support. Victoria
Thanks Victoria, I appreciate it
Thank you Andrew, I have been reading your blogs for approximately seven years now, but it was one day when I was particularly down, life had taken a turn for the worse and I all I wanted to do was curl up in a corner and cry, and your blog arrived in my inbox. After reading it, I decided to fight back and sent you an email to join the Elite club. Your blogs do change lives, you do make a difference, and you will probably never know the value of your blogs. But if you do for one other person what you did for me, then please never stop shining that light, sometimes you shine a light into dark corners that will change lives.
I appreciate it Angela, thanks so much
Andrew, I too appreciate very much all of your blogs. They inspire me to do better and to be a better person. Can’t thank you enough for taking the time every week to do this. Please keep it up, I need it.
Thanks Lola, i value your regualr comments
Hi Andrew , read your Blogs every week since you spoke at a BSC conference years ago.
Thanks Mark, that’s awesome
Andrew, you are not alone. None of us are. We just need to reach out to others.
Thanks Karen
Andrew I always enjoy your blogs. Your refreshing honesty and your choice of the positive in your message are appreciated. You choose to not be alone, and that is wonderful.
Andrew,
as I read your blog today (yes I know I am 18 months late) I genuinely feel that you ‘get me’. We are the same vintage and I understand this need to communicate and connect. Your blogs each week really do that. I may have months where I have no time to read, or am in the wrong mindset to appreciate your message, but I keep the emails and here I am months later, going back and reading everything you write. So thank you! Keep doing it for all of us who need to be reminded that we are not alone out here! 🙂