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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

IWSG Day, March 1, 2017, Don't Belittle The Small Steps






Hello Everyone,

It is the first Wednesday of the month, and IWSG Time. 

IWSG is a writer support group created by Alex Cavanaugh. It is a big help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes or giving encouragement and help to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us:
The Insecure Writer's Support Group 

My report:
Submissions still out:
Wordhaus. Haven’t got an answer yet, but maybe they take a long time to deliberate.

I start submitting this month.

Cover Reveal:  Still Me…After All These Years






Don’t Belittle The Small Steps



Changes in my author life find me picking up the gauntlet every morning as I walk on another level.  I’m learning not to belittle the small steps.

How many steps I take each day, I don’t know.  Time is irrelevant in the spiritual world where human eyes cannot see or grasp what's happening.  It is scary but exhilarating. Determination and faith get me up every morning and keep me going throughout my day.  Small steps, don’t belittle the small steps.

 Easy? No!  

Sometimes the wind blows hard in my face. But each small step taken during my day makes me happy.  At night, I sleep better.  Cause I don't belittle the small steps.

Two small steps: In February, I made the shortlist for the WEP Challenge with my short flash fiction, The Box in the Loft.

In the anthology, Still Me…After All These Years, my first published non-fiction work will appear. Small Steps.  Don’t belittle the small steps!

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. Zechariah 4:10 (New Living Translation by Tyndale House Foundation)

Be safe and until next month,

Shalom aleichem,













Pat Garcia


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60 comments:

  1. Susan ScottMarch 1, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    Lovely to read this Patricia thank you. The 'Still Me ...After All These Years' looks wonderful. May your small steps become strides as they surely will. Pacing and timing is all!

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:53 PM

      Thank you so much for coming by Susan. It has been hectic so far this month. I so appreciate your loyalty.
      Take care.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  2. Ronel Janse van VuurenMarch 1, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    Congratulations on your writing achievements. Small steps still means movement :-)

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:54 PM

      Thank you so much Ronel. Yes, small steps mean movement.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  3. Jennifer HawesMarch 1, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    How exciting! Congrats on your success. Small steps can take you anywhere.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM

      Thank you, Jennifer. I'm learning that because it is so true. Small step can take you everywhere you want to go.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  4. UnknownMarch 1, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    Congrats on making the shortlist and being accepted into the anthology! As I get older, I become more grateful for anything that goes right because I learned how much can go wrong. Good luck on your subs!

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you, Lexa. Yes, I know what you mean. To be grateful is an art that we all must learn.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  5. J.Q. RoseMarch 1, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    Small steps count! Thanks for this inspiring post.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you, J.Q. Yes, small they do count. They are so important in maintaining continuity in your career.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  6. Susan Gourley/KelleyMarch 1, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    Congrats. It sounds like you're having a great start to March. I hope to keep hearing good news from you.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:59 PM

      Thank you, Susan. It's busy. The momentum in my writing is picking up and it feels good.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  7. Madeline Mora-SummonteMarch 1, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    Congratulations on making the short list and on the soon-to-be published essay! Small steps forward are usually better than going backwards or standing still. :)

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM

      Thank you Madeline. So agree, the small steps are so important. They prepare the way for bigger things.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  8. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    Congratulations on the anthology!
    Time is irrelevant in the spiritual world - that is so very true.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 2:03 PM

      Thank you, Alex. The irrelevance of time in the spiritual world was a difficult concept for me to accept . Even now I have to remind myself at times that God will always give me more than enough time to do those things that I am supposed to do.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  9. Christine RainsMarch 1, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    Congratulations! And yes, don't belittle the small steps. They're so vital to the journey.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 2:03 PM

      Thank you Christine. So true. The small steps are so vital to the journey.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  10. emaginetteMarch 1, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    Well done. Small steps can make the biggest difference. :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 2:05 PM

      Thank you, Emaginette. Yes, the small steps is what make the difference, and that is difficult to learn because we look at those big steps and want to arrive in a day. But success doesn't happen that way.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  11. Arlee BirdMarch 1, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    Wise advice for us all. So often we rush through life and miss so much. There is great treasure to be found in little things.

    Arlee Bird
    Tossing It Out

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:41 PM

      So true, Lee. It's is a great pleasure when we finally learn the significance of taking small steps.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  12. AnonymousMarch 1, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    Small steps are what gets us closer to our goals. They add up over time.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:41 PM

      Yes, Indeed, Patricia Lynne. Thank you so much for stopping by.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  13. Murees DupèMarch 1, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Congrats on getting your story in the anthology. The small steps are very important. I'm learning that anew every day. Wishing you well.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:44 PM

      Thank you Murees. Yes, I believe that is something that I will always be learning anew.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  14. Jacqui Murray--Writer-TeacherMarch 1, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    What a great cover. Another efriend just published an aging book. This will go along with hers perfectly.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:45 PM

      Thank you, Jacqui. I hope her book sells very well.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  15. cleemckenzieMarch 1, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Turtles are high speed racers when compared to the publishing industry. Patience is the first thing authors have to master after they master their craft. Good luck. I'm sure you'll get a positive response.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you so much Lee. Yes, learning patience is so important to a writer's career.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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    2. cleemckenzieMarch 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM

      Thought I'd pop back in to see how things are going with you. I'm seeing the anthology just about everywhere! Looking forward to reading it.

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  16. Toi ThomasMarch 1, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    Thank you as always for your wonderful words of encouragement. Congrats on the WEP short list and the anthology. I like the idea of not belittling the small stuff.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you, Toi and especially for your loyalty to always drop by.
      shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  17. Beverly Stowe McClureMarch 2, 2017 at 12:21 AM

    Whether small steps or large steps, enjoy them all. The anthology sounds awesome. Congratulations. Here's to good news about your submission. Have a wonderful week.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you so much, Beverly. I know my breakthrough will come. I'm appreciating my small steps now.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  18. Olga GodimMarch 2, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    Small steps are important. Our lives are series of small steps. I love your motto: Don’t belittle the small steps.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:48 PM

      Thank you, Olga. You're so right. Our lives are a series of small steps.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  19. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 2, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    Definitely don't belittle the small steps. They can carry you a long way.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:49 PM

      Thank you, Lynda. I won't belittle them. I am still enjoying your devotional. It is so encouraging.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  20. Leigh CaronMarch 2, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Hi! Thanks for your comment on my blog. I LOve your thoughts on the "small steps." My whole writing journey has been by taking small steps but I'm finally getting close to finishing on leg of this journey. Then marketing, eh! Congrats on all your successes.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:50 PM

      Thank you for your comment also and good luck on closing out this leg of your journey.
      All the best.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  21. Elizabeth SeckmanMarch 2, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    What a wonderful post! "Time is irrelevant in the spiritual world where human eyes cannot see or grasp what's happening." I love that.

    Congratulations on your small steps. I always tell my kids that Jesus washed feet...the small things matter. Sometimes I need to remind myself of that!

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you, Elizabeth. Yes, I too have to remind myself that the small steps counts.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  22. PatsyMarch 2, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    No matter how few or how small our steps, if they're heading in the right direction then we're winning.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM

      Yes indeed, Patsy. As long as those small steps are leading in the right direction we are making progress.
      All the best.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  23. Micki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"March 2, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    Loved your post. Small steps are all I can take in all endeavors of my life except my faith--taking long strides there.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:53 PM

      So true, Micki. I believe the small steps lead to great endeavours that stretch our faith. Thank you my dear for dropping by.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  24. farawayeyesMarch 3, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    Excellent advice. This month i hit that submit button for an Anthology, i was nervous and down right scared, but i took the step.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:54 PM

      Yeah! I definitely hope your submission gets accepted. What a wonderful small step.
      All the best.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  25. Diane BurtonMarch 5, 2017 at 3:37 AM

    You always have such an upbeat perspective, Pat. Love that! Congrats on your published nonfiction. Super.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:55 PM

      Thank you, Diane. I am thankful for my positive outlook on life.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  26. Stephen TrempMarch 8, 2017 at 3:26 AM

    I've seen this anthology quite a bit lately. Glad to hear you're a part of it. And small steps is what it's all about. Steady plodding brings prosperity.

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you, Stephen. Yes, and I am so happy to be a part of it. It is the small steps that counts.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  27. Tamara NarayanMarch 10, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Being included in an anthology is a big step in my book--absolutely something to celebrate!

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you so much Tamara. It is a pleasure to be published. That i can't and won't deny.
      All the best.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  28. Gina GaoMarch 17, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    Small steps are what counts. Thanks for sharing!


    www.ficklemillennial.com

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  29. Michelle WallaceMarch 20, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    I always say, don't underestimate the power of those tiny steps, they definitely add up.
    Congrats on your achievements, Pat!
    Writer In Transit

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    1. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 3:58 PM

      Thank you Michelle. So true. I am learning that every day. The small tiny steps add up and become something greater.
      Wishing you a great week.
      Shalom aleichem,
      Pat G

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  30. Pat GarciaMarch 20, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Thank you, Karen. It was a delight working with you. I have to say thanks. You've done more than you can ever imagine.
    Shalom aleichem,
    Pat G

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  31. Nick WilfordMarch 28, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Congratulations! I would go further and call those big steps - both great achievements.

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