CHAPTER 3: ALWAYS AIM FOR THE STARS IN MATTERS OF LOVE: KNOW YOUR WORTH AND NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS by Christine Bode
Excerpted from For the Grandchildren: A Collection of Stories, Life Lessons, and Wisdom From Around the World Volume I
I wrote this chapter last year for the first volume of the For the Grandchildren anthology series published by my colleague Dawn James of Publish and Promote, and I’m proud to be its editor. There are many valuable stories within its pages.
I decided to write about the importance of self-esteem, self-love, and self-worth in matters of love as a life lesson to share with my nieces and nephews. I wrote it with vulnerability and love. I hope that through my journey, they will find a way to navigate their own paths more smoothly.
You can read it here: www.chapterbychapter.ca/blog/always-aim-for-the-stars
One story can change your life!
The For the Grandchildren book series offers young people the collective wisdom of our elders, presenting insights, inspiration, and shining examples of what they believe are essential life lessons. Enjoy this treasure chest of life experiences, different cultural values and history.
By sharing these stories, we hope to increase humanity’s capacity for understanding, compassion, and inclusiveness.
In our inaugural book in the series For the Grandchildren: A Collection of Stories, Life Lessons, and Wisdom from Around the World Volume I, we have a diverse group of people from Canada, the United States of America, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean sharing stories such as:
What it means to be a grandparent
Remembering loved ones
Knowing your worth
How to cultivate skills for social and financial success
Embracing our perfect imperfections
How to turn challenges into opportunities
The value of education and lifelong learning
Planting seeds to feed your mind, body, and spirit
The importance of showing up, speaking up, and fulfilling your calling
And becoming the best version of yourself despite harsh beginnings
As you read these stories, we hope you will be inspired and motivated to become the best and wisest version of yourself.
Share your wisdom with the next generation!
Share your story at www.forthegrandchildren.org
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Christine Bode founded Bodacious Copy, the creative hub where writers’ words are sculpted with precision and care. She’s the heart and soul behind the scenes, dedicated to elevating your literary works with meticulous copyediting and proofreading prowess. With a passion for polishing outstanding books and a knack for crafting compelling websites, Christine brings a touch of empathy and a wealth of experience to every project.
The accolades for Christine’s poetic work, including praise from Sir Bob Geldof and mentorship from broadcasting legend Patrick Watson, have been milestones in her literary adventure. Her published poetry collections, Eden Refugee and Eden Redefined, have touched the hearts of readers, including that of Grammy-winning filmmaker Tom DiCillo.
Beyond poetry, Christine Bode’s pen has crafted reviews for esteemed publishers like Simon & Schuster Canada and HarperCollins Canada, and her insights can be found on My Bodacious Blog. Since 2008, she has honed her skills as a freelance copy editor, acting as a catalyst for authors’ dreams and guiding them to publishing success.
I love this premise. So many, I especially believe for Millennial and Gen Z, would benefit from having such a book. I appreciate your heart and willingness to share your life’s wisdom.