There Is No Shelf Life for Insight

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A reflection on creative worth, momentum, and sharing what still
matters.


Have you ever created something you're proud of, only to let it
fade into the background? That moment when you decide your work
has passed its prime—even though its value remains
unchanged?

Summer mornings by the lake have become my sacred ritual. I wake
with the sun, tiptoeing past sleeping pets before donning my
protective "moon boots" against the morning dew and perhaps Gary
the garden snake. With green tea in hand and books tucked into my
basket, I step outside to breathe in gratitude for this
beautiful, safe place. These solitary moments connect me with
both the natural world and the wisdom of authors whose words
accompany me each day.

While reflecting on my dock this morning, I realized it's been
exactly one year since I published my book. Though the writing
process never felt like work—I sometimes miss it—I've stopped
promoting it, telling myself the momentum is gone. But why? Has
the value of those words diminished, or am I simply afraid of how
they'll be received? When we create art of any kind, we engage in
a vulnerable act. Yet keeping our work hidden might actually be
selfish. If I worry about what others think of my creation,
that's just ego talking. I can't control whether you like my
book, but I can offer it wholeheartedly, aligned with my
values.

This morning brought clarity: there is no shelf life for insight.
Good ideas don't expire. They remain valuable whether discovered
today or years from now. I invite you to consider what you've
created that deserves to be celebrated and shared again. What
wisdom have you kept to yourself that others might benefit from?
Join me in honoring our creations without fear of judgment,
because authentic expression never goes stale.


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