“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
—W. Clement Stone (1902-2002)
Author, Businessman
Have the Courage to Say No
Category: Life
REBOG: ACX Holds #Authors Hostage #AudioBook Company Refuses to Pay Royalties
This is a ReBLOG from Morgan’s Site, Book ‘n Volume. Please read on and support this and other hard working authors!
ACX is an Amazon marketplace where authors, literary agents, publishers, and other Rights Holders can connect with narrators, engineers, recording studios, and other Producers capable of producing a finished audiobook. The only problem is, they refuse to pay royalties.
Theft is theft, regardless of how you try to hide it, justify it, or finagle it. A bully is a bully whether they are a pack of kids of the playground or a multi-million dollar company, and the only way I know how to respond is to tell as many people as I can.
As an author, it is undeniably exciting to have your work artfully created into an audiobook. It’s an indescribable feeling to hear your words come alive by a talented voiceover artist, narrator, or actor and ACX offered a unique opportunity to bring creators together in order to produce a winning product. Unfortunately, ACX has not held up…
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Empathy
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”
—Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
Psychologist
Compassion
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong, because someday in your life, you will have been all of these.”
—George Washington Carver (1864-1943)
Botanist, Agricultural Chemist, Inventor, Educator
World Suicide Prevention Day
The Suicide Prevention Hotline, available 24/7 is 1-800-273-8255
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. I have long been an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. I was online doing some research in preparation for this post and I came across some horrifying statistics.
Why do I support Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention? See the statistics below and you’ll see why I feel that this is SO important. Most of the information in the paragraph below came from the website SAVE.ORG. This site is a wealth of information for those dealing with mental health issues and its aftermath. Please take a few minutes to browse the site.
Every day, approximately 130 Americans die by suicide. (CDC)
There is one death every 11 minutes in the U.S. by suicide. (CDC)
Suicide takes the lives of over 48,500 Americans every year. (CDC)
Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year, which is roughly one death every 40 seconds.
These are just a few of the facts surrounding suicide rates. There are many more, each, seemingly more horrific than the last. These are the reasons I support awareness efforts.
I’ve seen first hand what Depression and Mental illness can do to your loved ones and just how dangerous it can be if left unchecked. Please take a look at my Mental Health Help Page HERE. There is a LOT of information there for you, your loved ones, or anyone that is simply interested in becoming more aware. I’ve created lots of links that will take you directly to helpful websites and phone numbers that can be helpful as well. There are also many articles that I’ve added to that page for you to browse through.
Depression is the leading cause of suicide worldwide.
Look at this list of names. I’m sure you’ll recognize several of them: Kurt Cobain-Musician, Ernest Hemingway-Writer, Margaux Hemingway-Ernest’s granddaughter, Margot Kidder-Actress (played Lois Lane in the 1978 Superman movie), Edward Platt-Actor, Freddie Prinz-Actor, George Reeves-Actor (played Superman in the 1950’s), Kerry Vo Erich-Writer, Robin Williams-Actor, Mark Salling-Actor (played on the TV show Glee), Virginia Woolf-Writer, Sylvia Plath-Writer, Vincent Van Gogh-Artist. What do these names all have in common? We lost each of these people to suicide.
I could have listed thousands and thousands of “famous” people, but I don’t have the time or the room for such an exhaustive list! I think I’ve made my point.
If you have any information that you feel would be of benefit to be added to my Mental Health Help Page, or if you just need someone’s ear to bend, please, reach out to me using my Contact Page HERE.
Please, let’s do what we can to END the stigma of Mental Illness and open our hearts to those that need the support of each of us. We’re all in this together. No one gets out alive.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Penny ❤
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay
National Suicide Prevention Week-Sept. 5-11
I am thrilled when I find such a wonderful resource as the website of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or if you know someone that may need help. HERE is where you can find this site.
This website offers ideas on Self Care, Actions you can take to Prevent Suicide, and Having that conversation with someone. There is also information on what to do if your family Won’t talk about suicide and there are support groups that you can join if you are dealing with the aftermath of someone that has committed suicide.
Below are excerpts taken directly from AFSP’s website.
Did you know that @afspnational is the largest private funder of suicide prevention research? Much of what is known about suicide comes from studies that we fund. Learn more about #Science2StopSuicide at https://afsp.org/research.
Contrary to popular belief, asking someone directly if they’re thinking about suicide won’t “put the idea in their head.” In fact, people are often relieved to have a #RealConvo about mental health. #Science2StopSuicide
No one takes their life for a single reason. It’s important to know that generally, when someone dies by suicide, it can be attributed to a combination of various risk factors. Learn about the risk factors and warning signs at https://afsp.org/signs. #Science2StopSuicide
You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out to @800273TALK, text TALK to 741741 at the @crisistextline, or get involved with your local AFSP chapter.
Not sure how to start a #RealConvo about mental health? Check out @afspnational’s #RealConvo Guides at https://afsp.org/realconvo!
If someone you care about doesn’t seem like themselves lately, check in and let them know you’ll be there to support them every step of the way. Want more guidance on how to have an open, honest conversation about the tough stuff? Check out https://afsp.org/realconvo! #RealConvo
There IS help out there if you need it. If you are looking for more resources, please visit my Mental Health Help Page HERE.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Penny ❤
False Friendship
“False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports.”
— Richard Burton
Photo courtesy of Sue Vincent’s lovely blog. You are missed, Sue.
Worry
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”
-Corrie Boom
DIY Kitchen Project
The photos above will show you my latest DIY project. I hated my counters and have been looking for a way to update them, affordably. I found this paint called Beyond Paint. If you check out their website and YouTube videos, you’ll see that this paint is supposed to be able to be used on almost anything that you want to use it for, without priming or sanding!
I thought that if the claims are true, this would be an answer to a prayer for me. I looked at lots of videos and read lots of reviews and comments on this product before deciding to try it. The application is pretty straight forward. After thoroughly cleaning, you simply paint it on using a roller as much as possible to prevent brush marks. The product is surprisingly forgiving and is supposed to be self leveling which pretty much eliminates all brush marks. I was amazed at what a beautiful, smooth finish resulted.
There is also a sealer that needs to be applied, especially for something that will be used as much as a kitchen counter. I’ve got two coats of the sealer on so far and I will apply 3 to 4 coats total. The sealer is also forgiving and easy to apply. It leaves a nice satin sheen when dry.
The entire project, including supplies, cost me just under $100.00 I am so please with the results so far!
So tell me, do you DIY? What was your last DIY project?
Love, in Practice
“Acceptance is simply love in practice. When you love, you accept, when you lack love, you judge.”
—Abhijit Naskar (born 1991)
Neuroscientist, Author
