Once Upon a Blog: Then and Now

By Shelley L. Hallmark

Writing has been author Shelley L. Hallmarks form of therapy for self-healing, personal growth, and understanding. It has helped her through many of her challenges and has inspired her appreciation for all of lifes lessonsgood and bad.

In Once Upon a Blog, she presents nearly six years of blog posts beginning in January of 2011 just after the publishing of her first book, Finding the Balance. The entries detail Hallmarks personal struggles and accomplishments as the single mom of a special needs child. She shares some general life lessons and inspiration in the hopes of providing encouragement for those who also may be struggling. She touches on topics such as healing within in order to move forward, embracing all the lessons one gets in life, trying to find balance in times of challenges or chaos, and its never too late to take action.

This collection shares Hallmarks writing journey through blogging and offers snippets of advice on loving and living based on her lifes experiences.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Mar 21, 2018
• ISBN: 9781504399500

Shelley L. Hallmark

Shelley L. Hallmark was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and grew up in the suburb of Port Coquitlam. This is her second book.

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To Little F.—My Biggest Inspiration!

Friends and relationships are in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank everyone who was and still is instrumental in my life. Without your presence I wouldn’t be who I am today.

The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God will not protect you.

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Blogging

Chapter 2: 2012 (January–June)

Chapter 3: 2012 (July–December)

Chapter 4: 2013 (January–June)

Chapter 5: 2013 (July–December)

Chapter 6: 2014 (January–June)

Chapter 7: 2014 (July–December)

Chapter 8: 2015 (January–June)

Chapter 9: 2015 (July–December)

Chapter 10: 2016 (January–December)

Chapter 11: 2017 (January)

Chapter 12: Then and Now

Preface

I’VE BEEN WRITING SINCE MY first publication in 2011, and while I’ve always had the same goal, what I have discovered in the process is something much deeper than I had ever imagined: my own little personal world of self-therapy, which has ultimately led me to bigger dreams and even greater rewards.

I wish I could say the inspiration behind this particular book (a collection of my blog posts) was my own, but it was not. It was an idea from my sister, and I think it was brilliant!

With my first book, part of the publishing process was an introduction to a variety of social media platforms, specifically blogging, which turned into something I did not expect: my writing education and refinement. My greatest gain from this path has been a more authentic connection to my own awareness and sense of self. It has challenged and inspired me into an even greater curiosity about the deeper meaning in my connections with others. Authenticity is the only way to true connection.

My favorite quote, from Ralph Waldo Emerson, has been in at least one of my blog postings over the last few years. I want to say it is a mantra that I’ve adopted, but I think it may only be a fragment of what I aspire to grow into. I include it here:

To Laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;

This is to have succeeded.

Chapter 1

The Beginning of Blogging

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WHEN MY FIRST BOOK, FINDING the Balance, was published in 2011, I was introduced to blogging, and it ignited in me a desire and thirst for growth that to this day I continue to reach for. There is no end to learning or growth; evolvement is an eternal, sometimes challenging, but finally wonderful process, one that I look forward to continuing every day. Truly connecting with people on a soul level is probably one of the most beautiful experiences in life.

My first efforts at blogging were assisted by the publicity group involved with my first book’s publication. They provided me with post titles for the first week of November 2011 and taught me how to create and showcase my finished work. Then it was time to go on my own and continue to create and discover new ideas.

It has been quite a learning experience, and what I found each week was that while I put pressure on myself to come up with a topic to write about, once I was able to, the writing flowed easily. I also discovered that just observing others in their daily lives provided me with a vast selection of topics. There is so much we can learn from others. While we are all unique individuals, the human and sometimes very emotional experience connects us in ways we may not always be aware of.

I think a lot of us can feel in some experiences that we are all alone. In some ways this is true, but not for the reason you may believe. We are alone in the way that the experience builds our individuality, as in you are the only one who rises after you fall. Others can encourage you, but only you can choose to get back up.

I do hope that you enjoy my collection of blog posts. It was put together with a lot of love and devotion to inspire the belief in others that there is nothing you cannot do or change. If I want to encourage, inspire, and grow positive change, I must be the change I wish to see in the world.

Slowly discovering and understanding the wisdom and insight within those who have inspired me has helped me to find my passion and purpose. I have found myself completely immersed in the desire to cultivate a world in which our souls connect more authentically; where people feel safe, loved, validated, and heard; and where kindness, empathy, respect, humility, and grace are not just definitions but meanings of life that we aspire to embody. I can think of no greater purpose in life.

First Blog Post

October 19, 2011

Who’s the Adult Here?

I may be the parent of a special-needs child, but without her I might never have known or fulfilled my true potential. She has taught me so much about myself and has helped shape me into the person I am today. I am truly blessed to have her in my life and especially blessed to be her mother.

When it comes to our children, we all want to help guide them, but with special-needs children, I believe they guide us.

My daughter guides me in little ways, like showing me that she will be ready to try or do something in a way that’s better for her, in her own time. I think we all get caught up in the timelines of what’s expected and try to apply these to our special-needs children; however, they have their own timelines, and they will remind us that we need to slow down and appreciate the journey. The phrase everything in due time captures that perfectly.

The most significant lessons I have learned because of my daughter are patience and tolerance. I can honestly say I had very little of either before she came into my life. I have learned to have a greater appreciation for the bigger picture. It’s the little things that become the most significant as we progress through life.

I started to write for a couple of reasons. First, I needed to have a career that was better suited to the lifestyle needed when you have a special-needs child. These children require a significant amount of hands-on care, and it’s best for them progress-wise if that care is provided by one of their pillars (parents are our biggest supports and strengths, so I refer to parents as pillars). Our children have the most success with progressing through life when their pillars are very present in the process.

Second, I have always loved writing and have always written in a journal. Writing helps to alleviate the everyday things that happen in our lives. The phrase getting things off your chest describes exactly what writing does for me, and I wanted to encourage others to try that outlet and know they always had options through my book. I wanted to make a difference in this world, and what better way to do it than on a more global scale? Books reach many different people at various times in their lives.

I found that not only did my writing provide me with a stronger sense of inner peace but also a greater appreciation for my journey. This inner peace has given me an even stronger connection with my daughter, and the two of us have come to a form of contentment together.

October 26, 2011

Get It, Girl!

Just because you are a single mom doesn’t mean you can’t have everything you dream of. I use the law of attraction (LOA) in many areas of my life, and so far it has never let me down. Our thoughts are very powerful, and we can bring to our lives and the lives of our children everything that we need and desire.

I have always used a form of the LOA. There are a few different variations in definition, but the basis of it is visualizing and believing and remaining in a state of being. I have always been very good at visualizing what I desire, and being able to visualize makes it that much easier to believe in it. Seeing is believing, and believing is seeing.

One example I can give you to illustrate the beautiful outcome that can be experienced from the LOA is my daughter. She was born three and a half months premature and weighed only one pound seven ounces. The doctors kept giving me the usual deadlines: the first twelve hours are critical, the next twenty-four hours are critical, and so on. I could see in my mind so clearly that she was going to make it and come home with me. She blew every doctor’s warning out of the water; they were stunned but kept saying that my positive attitude would be very good for her. Of course it would. I knew that, and I would just smile to myself and say to them again, She’s coming home with me. They didn’t realize that I had the ultimate secret in my pocket: the LOA.

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I used the same concept in getting the job I wanted, getting the car I wanted, and writing my first book. I’m not done; more of my work will follow. You can have anything you want as long as you believe in yourself and your dreams.

You can find motivation in other single moms who may be on a different path, because we all have one thing in common: we work hard to make our children’s lives all that they can be. There are so many times I could have just decided to give up and blame it on being a single mom or having a special-needs child. It’s definitely a difficult journey, but we all deserve to have the life we desire.

Never stop chasing your dreams. Don’t ever stop yourself because of a self-imposed limit—a belief that you can’t do it or you’re past the age of achieving. There is no such thing as too late. I believe you deserve it!

November 2, 2011

Time Out! Working Moms

Finding balance in today’s world is a challenge, to say the least, but extremely necessary to a healthy lifestyle. Our health depends on our physical and mental well-being. If we don’t feel good physically or mentally, our eternal light dims. It’s important to take a time-out every once in a while to enhance your life. It’s during these time-outs that we recharge ourselves and experience motivation, personal growth, and inspiration.

I’ve had a tough time of it myself this week. It’s really important to include yourself in the list of people you have to take care of. How we feel on the inside reflects on the outside, and that directly affects the people in our lives. As much as I want to inspire positive thinking, sometimes I too get affected by negativity when it comes into my realm and find myself unnecessarily snapping at others. That is one of my biggest indicators that I need a time-out.

If you burn yourself out by not paying attention to your needs, you leave yourself wide open for negative energy to get in and wreak havoc. When we are well rested, we are strong, resilient, and powerful enough to ward off any negativity that could possibly come our way. Negativity, like everything else, travels in a cycle, and our own personal awareness is the beginning of its defeat.

It can be really difficult to find a little or a lot of time for yourself and whatever it is that provides you with what is needed to refuel and recharge your soul, but that’s what you need to do. Because my life is so busy, I prefer anything that is quiet and peaceful and hopefully without interruption. Now this can be a tall order at times, but even a few moments can sometimes help. It’s like that catnap when working a graveyard shift that gives you the extra boost needed to make it through.

If I could pick and choose, that’s easy: a spa day for some real relaxation. Of course, that could get kind of pricey on a regular basis. So on a smaller scale, I could choose five to ten minutes of listening to a CD of the ocean or a waterfall or anything with nature. For me, that is what resonates balance and peace within. It’s really important to listen to your inner voice. It won’t lead you astray, and if it’s telling you that you need to take a time-out, then take one.

For myself, I need more than five or ten minutes here and there, but if that’s all you can accommodate to begin with, at least it’s a start—an important start.

November 9, 2011

Dream Soup for the Soul

Your deepest desires and dreams are what feed your soul. Don’t ever give up on trying to achieve something because of a self-imposed limitation or the limitations imposed by others. There is no shortage of desires, but there is a shortage of people with the determination to achieve them. The only one who can hold you back is you.

Every person out there who has achieved a dream always shares the same messages:

• Don’t give up!

• If someone had told me a couple of years ago that I would be here, I would have never believed it.

My theory is that it’s half fear (not believing in ourselves) and half lack of faith (not believing in the higher power of the universe) that keeps us from trying. Everything we do ties into the law of attraction (LOA); we are always operating in that state of being. The question is whether you want to make it work for you or against you.

When we are fearful of the prospect of change or failing, this will have the LOA operating against us, because what you are giving your greatest energy to will increase. When we are faithful to our heart’s desires and positive thoughts are abundant, then the LOA operates with us and increases that energy.

My biggest moments of fear have also been my greatest moments of positive change—change that has taken me into a much more beneficial area of life than I could have ever predicted or imagined. Every time something great has happened for me, it has been because I have let go of the reins and believed. It’s difficult to do and sometimes scary, but I can honestly say I have never been disappointed, and I’m always happily surprised. It actually takes more energy to resist than to go along with destiny.

Everything always works out as it is supposed to. Why make it difficult for yourself along the way? I could have easily given up so many times and blamed circumstance, timing, etc., but my will (maybe I mean stubbornness) is far stronger than my fear.

I fully believe that we all can do anything we need to or desire to, against the odds and the obstacles that others (or we ourselves) may throw at us. We all have a strength within us to achieve. Just tap into it. Don’t let anyone ever discourage you, and don’t accept anything less than you deserve.

Truly believe in yourself! You won’t be disappointed.

November 17, 2011

We’re All Human

Respect and Forgiveness for Yourself First

We all have many challenges and tests throughout our lives. Some are much harder than others, and when we are in the middle of the harder lessons, it can sometimes be really difficult to find the light at the end of the tunnel. Once you finally come through it, though, it’s important to recognize and honor how much you have learned and progressed. Have gratitude for the strength to make it through and all that you’ve learned about yourself along the way.

I always find that at the beginning of something difficult, I try to find answers and solutions. It’s hard for me to have patience, and it challenges my faith in my own belief that everything happens for a reason.

Whether you’re successful or not depends on how you view it. Everything does happen for a reason, and success or failure could be exactly that reason. I find that the expectations I have for myself are so high that I don’t allow myself any room for error, and when I fail I am very hard on myself.

So it’s very likely that when I experience failure, that is the lesson: to allow myself to make mistakes and handle them with integrity, and to know that no one is perfect, so why should I expect perfection from myself 100 percent of the time? The understanding of each lesson comes when I am ready to accept it for the greater purpose it serves.

It’s so important to acknowledge where you’ve come from, how you got there, and the person you have become along the way. When we hold on to resentment or anger, ultimately we are hurting ourselves, not the people we have these feelings toward, and what we are really holding on to is the hurt. In forgiving yourself, you’re allowing yourself to move on and away from the terrible feelings. You’re allowing yourself to no longer hurt and to move forward to a happier life.

It’s such a hard thing to do, but I can assure you, you can’t even imagine how much better life will be when you do. Make the shift, forgive, and move on to happiness. The law of attraction will increase that state of being.

November 22, 2011

The Aha Moment

Peace + Balance = Contentment

It took me so long to get to the point of contentment, peace, and balance—not because it was something that takes a long period of time to achieve but because it takes letting go and allowing those aha moments to shine through. It’s amazing how, when you follow the path of least resistance, doors open to what your life should be.

Everyone has had those aha moments, and I personally love them. I wish every day contained one, because I always feel so elated internally when it happens. It was one of those aha moments that sparked me to write my book. All of the pieces of the puzzle came together in that very moment, and it was exhilarating.

What follows those moments is peace, balance, and ultimately contentment, because you’ve solved one of your own life mysteries. Of course, there are many more to come along your life path. Contentment comes in many different forms, but I believe that it’s all about connecting. When you connect with others on a soul level, they can inspire you in ways you didn’t know were possible.

Contentment, for me, came from letting go of things I thought were important and trimming back to the basics. In today’s busy material world, we become so enmeshed with all these things that we think we need but really only clutter our minds, our life, and ultimately our contentment. I’m not saying have nothing. I’m saying have what brings you contentment.

When I am in a state of contentment, I find that I have gratitude and appreciation for all that surrounds me. Everything is beautiful and wonderful. I strive to make contentment a permanent fixture within my emotional psyche, not just because it feels great for me but also because it feels great for everyone around me. When we project contentment from the inside outward, we are spreading happiness to everyone we come into contact with. Now this is an emotional state of being worth having.

My favorite quote that I always strive to meet is one of the states of being that provide me with contentment:

To Laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

November 29, 2011

Who’s Got Your Back?

Quality Friends Are Priceless

It can be so difficult to maintain the energy needed to deflect negativity if you have to deal with such behaviors on a daily basis—or on any basis. When negativity comes into our space, it doesn’t just thrust the negativity at us; sometimes it takes up residence for a day or two within us. It’s hard to determine how it’s going to affect us; that depends on our current disposition. If we are stressed or overwhelmed, we are in a vulnerable position.

It’s a similar feeling to being tired and run-down and someone with a cold comes near you. It’s harder to fight off those germs than if you were well rested and feeling strong. Similarly, it can be difficult to rally a positive state of mind and being when you’re at this point, but it is so important for your health, mind, body, and spirit.

In addition to journaling, I talk with my closest friends who I trust when I feel at odds with a person or circumstance, and they do the same with me. When I can’t find the answers I’m looking for or feel the need for a little extra boost of inspiration, I always find it with my friends. I don’t think they always know how they’ve helped, but sometimes all it takes is that one moment of understanding or those compassionate words of wisdom in their own special way, and they set me off in an entirely new and positive direction.

As single moms and as women, we need our girlfriends to keep us sane, to keep us grounded, and to keep us real. If you’ve got great friends, there isn’t anything you can’t battle, overcome, or defeat. Quality friends are priceless!

December 6, 2011

What Are Your Intentions?

Living Life with Purpose

Your intentions within your own life are very important to honor and follow. When I was a teenager, I had no idea what my intentions in life were, and it took me a very long time to figure it out. There were many kids in my school who already had their life direction planned. The ones who had their ideas and plans made were what I consider now to be the lucky ones, because they knew exactly what they wanted to do and what they needed to do to get it.

Of course, when I was young and immature, I judged those kids as being lame. Never mind the fact that I had no right to judge in the first place, but when I look back now, I cannot help but admire those kids, who are now adults and mostly likely living their dreams. I remember they were very driven and goal-oriented, and I can’t imagine that they wouldn’t have walked the path they had charted.

If you were like me when I was young, there is no point in having regrets that hold you back now. There’s no such thing as too late. Our intentions, no matter what they are, can feed our desired achievements now and well into the future. It’s just a matter of believing in yourself, in your dreams, and in the possibility of the future that you want.

You’d be surprised at how simply shifting your thought process can directly affect the outcome of your reality. Truly believe that you can achieve something, have your intentions and sense of purpose be in alignment with that, and you will be unstoppable in attaining exactly what you desire. It’s those inner needs and instincts that are in alignment with your true purpose. We always know when something doesn’t feel right, but sometimes we follow through anyway, and that is when were are not in alignment with our soul. Follow your inner needs and instincts, and you will never be led astray.

I can’t even begin to tell you how free you will feel when you follow your life purpose, which is also the path of least resistance. It is so much easier than battling to succeed at something that didn’t feel entirely right to begin with.

Don’t dream practical. Dream big!

December 13, 2011

It’s Not You!

Don’t Take It Personally

Even to this day, I struggle to not internalize the shortcomings of others. Those shortcomings do not belong to us in any way, shape, or form. People act out for many reasons, and even though it’s difficult to do this, you have to remind yourself constantly that what they are projecting at you comes from a place of their own insecurity and has absolutely nothing to do with you.

Regardless of this, such projection can be emotionally upsetting and hard to take. I’ve found that one remedy for such a disheartening encounter is to think about and acknowledge the positive things I have in my life and how lucky and blessed I am because of them. Even with this response, there is still much anguish involved when others are harsh toward you. It’s obviously not a desired encounter, but sometimes the positive effect is that it might help you to establish healthy boundaries that should have been there to begin with. These are boundaries you might not have otherwise invoked if such an encounter had not occurred.

In most relationships there are expectations. Some are unrealistic and some are in keeping with the golden rules of respect, trust, and loyalty. Regrettably, some have higher expectations of others than they put on themselves when dealing with their relationship. Not all relationships are meant to last forever. Some are there to teach us lessons, help us build strength, or inspire us to develop a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Everything happens for a reason. Trust in that and have faith that everything will work out as it should. We can’t always see the end of the tunnel, but we need to keep walking toward the light. Even when you can’t see it, have faith that it’s there.

December 20, 2011

Full Steam Ahead

Changing Your Thinking Changes Your Life

I seek to inspire and motivate those who wish to be inspired and those who feel they have no options. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: what we think about is what we attract. The law of attraction (LOA) is always operating, positively or negatively.

Your thinking is what drives the happenings in your life; changing your thinking effectively changes the outcome of your reality. If you want to achieve or attain something within your life, your belief as to whether it’s a possibility for you will determine if it does in fact become a reality. If you want your circumstances to change, changing your thought process is the way to begin.

You can alter the direction of your life simply by changing your thoughts to work for you. Wouldn’t you rather have your life going in a direction that you are guiding? At times, I’ve felt that my life was controlled or directed by circumstance or events, but when I’ve thought back, the circumstances and events could very well be related to my thought process and the fact that I was utilizing my thoughts incorrectly.

My process has always been thinking and then writing down my possibilities. From there, I take those possibilities and create something like a flow chart. It’s amazing to see when it’s all laid out like that. What I initially viewed as no options grew into an amazing number of possibilities. The more I explore these possibilities, the more my options grow.

Another part of this process has been to change my state of mind and being. Instead of thinking of what I don’t want in my life, I’ll try to think of what I want and live in that gratitude or state of being. I’ll thank the universe for bringing only positive people into my realm or give thanks for that job that suddenly popped up that I wanted. Right now, I have two more books that I’m working on, and when I get thoughts and ideas to put into these books, I give thanks—and then more thoughts and ideas come along.

I know this may sound crazy to some, but it’s really how it works, and it’s so simple and free. Why not give it a try? Follow these four steps:

1. Note where you are at now.

2. Decide what you want to attract.

3. Give thanks when you receive any one of these wants.

4. Repeat this process over and over.

I’ve been amazed at how simple it is to change your thoughts. That one simple change can alter your whole outlook and reality. The LOA is a very powerful state of mind and being, and it doesn’t cost you a thing. Maintain a strong focus to change your thoughts to work for you instead of against you, and I can assure you, you will not be disappointed.

December 27, 2011

A New Year, a New Day

New Year’s Resolutions

I’ve always loved the concept of a brand new year. It’s a time to wipe the slate clean and start anew. Brand new opportunities are yours to discover and accept with open arms, an open mind, and an open heart.

We all make New Year’s resolutions. Some last a day, a week, a month, or all year. It’s up to us. We can make those changes at any time of the year, but personally, I’ve always felt a stronger resolve at the beginning of a new year.

It’s not all about the party. It’s about the fresh start in a new direction. The magic in the air at the beginning of a new year is abundant. This is the time to initiate and make your greatest desires come true.

Each of us dreams of what we want. We do the planning, and at the beginning of a new year, all those dreams have created an insurmountable amount of energy. Sadly, not everyone who has made a resolution carries it through, which leaves a buildup of energy available for everyone else to tap into and utilize for personal endeavors.

The year 2011 has been one of significant change for me in every aspect of my life. I have let go of that which no longer serves me and reached for new and beautiful things to enrich and align with my life purpose.

I have many new things to reach and dream for in this new year—and believe me, they are all big. I am so excited and ready for 2012. It’s going to be a big year for everyone. Lots of big and good changes are my prediction, and remember: just because you don’t always see a change as good at the beginning doesn’t mean you won’t see the good at the end. Everything happens for a reason.

If I can give you all one thing for the new year, please let it be inspiration to reach for all you desire and deserve. Make your New Year all that you want it to be. Dream big! Have faith! Believe!

Chapter 2

2012 (January–June)

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IT WAS SO HARD TO include my first blogs in the first chapter and not try to correct imperfections in my execution of what I wanted to convey to everyone. Although the only way to see my progression and self-evolvement is to see the past up to the present, the only way to measure growth is through comparison over a period of time.

I’m sure when you look back to certain points in your life, you also can see how much you have progressed. Sometimes I imagine that, like me, you have your what was I thinking moments. Progress, right?

January 3, 2012

Stay the Course!

New Year’s Resolutions, Part Two

In keeping with my last post of 2011, I want to remind and inspire you all to stay the course with your resolutions. We are nearing the end of the first week of 2012. Don’t let the wind out of your sails. Keep striving to attain your desires for this exciting new year.

I have a very good feeling that it is going to be a prosperous and happy 2012 for all, and what better way to celebrate that than by sticking to the resolutions and goals you’ve set out for yourself? Keep your eye on the prize! Stay charged up and keep reinforcing all the plans you have made for this new year.

Review your resolutions