Take a Breather

Do not climb a tree to look for fish. -A Chinese proverb

Climb a tree to immerse yourself in beauty. Prior to my new book’s release, I went on a trip to the Kings Canyon National Park to see the giant sequoias. The trees are so massive that, at first, some people thought photos of them were a hoax.

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I’m glad I got a breather because once release date came around, the panic arrived. Despite the technological age, I don’t exhibit any computer wizardry. That’s why I hired Izzy Design to help me with my site. Less than 24 hours before my first public announcement through Jane Porter’s blog, I had no website in place. Instead, there was a placeholder, but Janet (my designer) came through, and I breathed an enormous sigh of relief.

That evening I decided to install a plug-in on my new site–crash! I spent the middle of the night talking to the support staff at my web hosting provider. (I haven’t pulled an almost all-nighter like that since my college days.) Thankfully, the issue resolved itself in the morning, which was fortunate since I was scheduled to be Angry Reader of the Week.

I’m hoping this week will run smoother. If I feel any stress, maybe I’ll look at my photo of Anping Tree House (where banyan trees took over an abandoned Taiwanese warehouse).

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The beauty of the banyan tree with its intertwining branches and glossy leaves just resonates with serenity.

 

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