Follow Through

I know that the action of following through is important. For example, when free throwing at the free throw line in basketball, a player needs to carry out the shot even after the ball has left their hand. The follow through involves leaving the arms extended and the wrists slightly bent. Following through maintains the momentum of the force of action on the ball. 

Though I’m not in the world of sports, I still know that follow through is important when it comes to turning an idea into reality. And though there are numerous ideas that pop up inside my head, not every one of those ideas I conceive is worth bringing to realness. It’s only those ideas that don’t go away, but rather return to me over and over again, that I consider worth bringing to realization. 

The idea of recording my book originated when I published my book, a little over two years ago. Though the publishers recommended putting it out on audio back then, as a newbie in the world of authoring and publishing, there were way too many things to learn all at once. Consequently, I kept things as simple and basic as possible; getting my book edited, endorsed, and into book form. Yet, the idea of recording my book stuck with me. I just wasn’t ready to follow through quite yet. 

Then, about a year after the book made its public debut, I met a wonderful woman whose story was similar to mine. Her father had also committed suicide. We corresponded for some time and I learned that she had a sound studio in her home. I considered traveling to her location, spending a few days, renting her studio and recording my book. But the cost of time and money to such an endeavor kept me from following through.

Time passed, but my idea did not. 

This last winter I had a conversation with another author who told me that she recorded her book at home without having a studio. Though she succeeded in her undertaking, the quality of her recording limited her because certain audio platforms are more stringent than others. After conversing with her, I knew that recording from home was not for me.

Finally, the time was just right for me to follow through and I am presently recording my book. I found a studio close to home and the folks who run the studio also share a similar background; survivors of suicide. 

Since I’ve started recording the book, I’ve discovered that writing it was much easier than reading it out loud. The visceral effects that take place as I read my story cause me to pause and take a deep breath. Though I am alone in the recording room, I am grateful for the support of an understanding, professional and emphatic producer at the sound board. I’m finally following through at the right time and in the right place.

Why Bother?

Why bother following through? When we follow through with a good idea, we will see a good idea come to its fruition

P.S.  I wrote the story of my journey to forgiveness for those who, like me, are on a pilgrimage. You can find A Heart’s Journey To Forgiveness at Redemption Press and Amazon.