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What If…

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I’m jumping out of my skin to share some really exciting news with YOU!

A Christmas wish came true.

However, before I continue, I want YOU do something—read these words by stepping into the story. Will you do that? I promise you’ll get more from it that way. And, you too, just might believe that WISHES REALLY DO COME TRUE-—if you’ll give them a fighting chance.

Now, think of a dream, wish or idea that’s been burning, turning and SCREAMING to come out. Got it? If not, don’t read another word until you name your wish. After all, how can a wish come true if you don’t name it?

Okay, now that we’re all on the same page, wish in hand, or in mind, as the case may be—read my story with YOUR wish in mind.

Make a Wish
Make a Wish

For years, I wanted to write. For years, all I did was talk about wanting to write. Then, my dear husband Greg said something really profound. Are you ready for his profound words of wisdom? Here they are: “Susan, writers write.” Then, he casually went back to reading his paper.

Hmm. I thought about his statement and fired back a series of ‘What if’s:’ “What if no one reads what I write? What if they hate how I write? And, what if they dismiss what I write?”

Ahh, as that last ‘what if’ rolled off my tongue and into the airwaves, I heard my answer.

I didn’t write because I feared being DISMISSED. In fact, that all too familiar feeling of being ‘the weird one,’ ‘strange,’ and hearing those dreaded words reverberate in my head as they quickly began to drown out all sense of truth and reality: “Susan, what you have to say doesn’t matter.”

Are you still with me? Does any of this sound vaguely familiar? Perhaps you just felt that pit go thump in your stomach. Good. Remember, you’re supposed to be the main character in my story.

So tell me, what’s your ‘What if?’ What’s stopping you from taking your next step; and therefore, from making YOUR wishes come true? Yes, I believe YOU’RE the one responsible for preventing your wish from being realized. Okay, I hear a few of you firing your ‘what if’s’ back at me. Hang in there for just a few more seconds. Then, tell me I’m wrong.

It’s those dreaded ‘What if’s’ that you’ve allowed to roll around in your mind, that are squelching, extinguishing and keeping your dreams or wishes from being birthed.

If you don’t believe me, stop and recall that dream, wish, or idea that you named just a few sentences ago. What’s kept it from becoming a reality? Could it be, like me, you fear rejection and ridicule?

Here are a few Words of Wisdom from a woman who has walked in your shoes:

  1. Your dream is just that—it’s YOURS. Embrace it.
  2. Everyone won’t share your dream or believe in it. Share it anyhow.
  3. Those who never dared to realize their dream will never support yours. Realize it despite their doubt.
  4. Birthing your dream isn’t just for you-–it’s for all the lives your dream will impact. Birth it.
  5. And, living your dream is the one thing that will make you feel most alive. Live it!

Are you ready for a Simple Tool? Write down all of your ‘What if’s.’ Yes, you have to write them down. Now, run, don’t walk to the nearest trash can and burn them. Only then will your dream, wish or idea that’s been burning inside of you, illuminate the world!

Oh, I almost forgot to share my exciting news with you. YIKES!

My wish of seeing my book don the shelves of a bookstore was realized TODAY!

Town House Books and Cafe is carrying Divine And Perfect Order, A Companion Journal: 52 Simple Truths, Simple Tools & Simple Words of Wisdom for Your Life.

Town House Books

Will you support me by going to Town House Books and Cafe, in St. Charles, IL and purchase a copy of Divine And Perfect Order, A Companion Journal: 52 Simple Truths, Simple Tools & Simple Words of Wisdom for Your Life? If you don’t live near the bookstore, you can order right here online.

Thanks for helping make my Christmas WISH come true!

 

 

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About Susan Day

Susan Day is the author of the Divine And Perfect Order companion journal and the founder of the DAPO online community.

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  1. Kristin Sayre says

    January 25, 2021 at 3:09 pm

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Prairie Path Books

Sandy Koropp is the owner of Prairie Path Books, where I had the joy to speak to DAPO friends in...
Susan Day
2015-05-09T10:01:01-06:00
Sandy Koropp is the owner of Prairie Path Books, where I had the joy to speak to DAPO friends in February. She wrote this INCREDIBLE review of our journal and I am SO grateful. http://www.westsuburbanliving.net/March-2015/March-Local-Authors/
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Dynamic and Engaging

Susan Day is a dynamic, engaging, fun and compelling speaker. We were privileged to have her speak at our Women’s...
Susan Day
2015-06-10T19:52:12-06:00
Susan Day is a dynamic, engaging, fun and compelling speaker. We were privileged to have her speak at our Women’s Retreat this spring. Susan has a way of helping people understand how to take positive steps to make the most of their life. She did this by challenging us, giving great information, making us laugh, and inspiring us to want to make a difference in our lives as we return home. Susan presents her ideas in such a fun and engaging way. Your group will NEVER be bored. What shines through in all of her presentation is her deep, honest and contagious love for the Lord. She does not hesitate to give God the glory for her life and the way she lives it. Finally, it is important to note Susan embraced the entire retreat. She spent time with the women all weekend. She connected one-on-one with the women, ate with them, got involved in the other activities of the weekend. She was fully invested and made it a priority to really get to know the participants. This made an impactful difference for the women attending the retreat. I will look for other venues where Susan is speaking as she is one of the best speakers I have heard.  Here are a few comments from some of the Retreat participants: She was very dynamic and energizing and gave a great message. What can I say she uplifted me when I really was in a bad way? Susan did a great job of connecting with us and she spent time getting to know us individually.  One word of recommendation…BUY SUSAN’S BOOK! Susan’s book, “Divine And Perfect Order (DAPO)—52 Simple Truths, Simple Tools and Simple Words of Wisdom for Your Life.” It’s worth your time and commitment. It brings truth to your...
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Refreshing

When I drove home from my churches Women's Retreat in Lake Geneva after hearing Susan Day speak, it was one...
Susan Day
2015-06-10T19:55:07-06:00
When I drove home from my churches Women's Retreat in Lake Geneva after hearing Susan Day speak, it was one of those amazing days that everything seemed right in the world!  My sunroof was open, spring had finally opened it's eyes and the drive home was fabulous!  I have had beautiful days in the past, but that day was different.  God had touched my heart using Susan as His communicator.  Her zest for God, for her life and for sharing her knowledge with us was "refreshing"!  Being a visual person, she helped me with tools that I could use in my life in my relationships with others.  I am heading to Target purchase my small wastebasket and colored duct tape!  A little excitement bubbled up in my heart that day, and I thank Susan for telling me things I had already known... but in a new and refreshing way!  I am blessed. Remembering my birthright,  daughter of the King!  Connie Koenig
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Positive and Affirming

Our women’s retreat wasn’t run the same way this year as it has been for the past nine years.  Instead...
Susan Day
2015-06-10T19:58:44-06:00
Our women’s retreat wasn’t run the same way this year as it has been for the past nine years.  Instead of a variety of speakers, there was to be just one.  Before the retreat began, I was sure one speaker couldn’t hold the attention of my oft-wandering mind.  Was I wrong! Is what I am about to say… -encouraging? -uplifting? -supportive? …is just one of the many things I took to heart the day Susan Day came to Epworth United Methodist Church for our annual women’s retreat. Try it!  It certainly has brought a positive change in my communication. If it doesn’t concern you, stay out of it. This was hard to digest, so we spoke briefly about it, and Susan helped me understand that point more clearly.  Removing myself from issues which don’t concern me has been freeing. You have to do something to change something. Ah, much easier said than done, but Susan helped get the point across.  I have taken action toward making some necessary changes.  The results have already helped me to enjoy life more. Since the day of the retreat, many changes have taken place in my life, each one as positive as the last. DAPO has become part of my daily devotions.  I find each one of Susan’s daily posts and comments from others uplifting and helpful.  Little did I know that on March 14, 2015, a new life journey would begin!  I have Susan to thank for getting me on the right path and can’t wait to see where this path takes me! A more positive  Lisa Eby
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Essential Tools

Divine and Perfect Order, A Companion Journal, is an essential tool for anyone trying to cope with the challenges of...
Susan Day
2015-06-10T19:59:39-06:00
Divine and Perfect Order, A Companion Journal, is an essential tool for anyone trying to cope with the challenges of life. I believe that is most of us. In her book, Susan Day provides 52 truths, tools and words of wisdom to assist the reader with that journey. I find them all to be valuable and worth thinking about as I deal with my own personal struggles. However, the "simple tool" that resonated with me the most was number 14: Let go and trust God.  It proceeds to ask the reader to question what you fear losing control of in your life, and how do you deal with it when this fear grips you.  I try to let go and let God, but my fears are so many, sometimes, I don't know where to start. This tool helps me remember, God Himself, is that start, the end, the Alpha, and the Omega.  Suddenly it all makes sense again. This is just my personal favorite, but Ms. Day's book undoubtedly has something for everyone! Lisa Spatafora
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