My Life Interpreted by Wanda Octave Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway

My Life Interpreted

by Wanda Octave

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If you’ve ever pondered how you’ve ended up where you are in life, why things happen the way they do and what your life’s purpose is, then you’ll love My Life Interpreted. It is an uplifting book of ninety-nine inspiring reflections that seeks to demystify the questions of everyday life. Through real-life examples, Wanda Octave demonstrates how you can use your own life to decipher spiritual principles begging for attention.

The answers to life’s burning questions are often right in front of you and Octave shows in a practical and down to earth manner how to access those answers and live more fully.

What started out for Octave as snippets of her own life sent weekly to her list of newsletter subscribers has now been collected into one volume of inspiration. My Life Interpreted is a delightful daily companion or the perfect gift book for anyone seeking encouragement. 

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EXCERPTS (Exclusive Excerpt):

Bloom Where You’re Planted

Diary Entry, October 2012

I’ve been out of full time employment for quite some time now and find myself in a strange place. Teaching Theatre Arts part time helps feed my artistic side, but I feel like if I don’t publish my book soon I will go crazy. It’s like I have been pregnant for years and I’m ready to burst! But I know for sure, that this is the last trimester. The last few months have taught me what I have known all along – That I am exactly where I need to be.

Unfortunately or fortunately, I was completely out of work during summer vacation, and my daughter absorbed a lot of my time. I also found myself being a full-time housewife for about three months. Having spent the last ten years climbing the corporate ladder, I was surprised to learn that being a housewife was not as glamorous as I thought it would be. There always seemed to be a hundred errands, I still had to struggle to find time for myself, I felt guilty if I didn’t have dinner ready, and once again, my writing took a back seat.

However, I absolutely loved it! I loved running through the house after everyone was gone and getting the place tidied up. I was in a quiet and peaceful space. I loved the silence. It was great to actually have the time to do my chores. I was able to cook healthy meals and make packed lunches in the morning. I finally kept track of the bills because I paid them all at once and had time to sit and create a budget that we could stick to. I found that to get the bargains, I really needed more than twenty minutes at the grocery store, so my supermarket run jumped to at least an hour.

Some of my days were spent helping my sister with her new baby. Other days had me totally consumed with helping others fulfill their dreams, while some days brought me to my knees with housework. But every day was busy. I never felt unemployed, nor did I ever sit home watching television or wondering what to do.

As summer drew to a close and the new school year began, I was able to freely attend PTA meetings, pick up my daughter from school, and even plan a Christmas retreat. I realized that I was doing a lot more parenting, my husband and I became closer, and generally, my home was happier. We were a ‘functional’ family. I felt like I was getting a job done—one that I fell into but which was perfect for me. I was the CEO of my very own thriving corporation!

But...no one could know. I couldn’t admit that I loved being a housewife to the world I came from. As an educated professional, it is almost embarrassing to be a ‘stay-at-home mom’ or ‘housewife’. To put pressure on your husband and let him support you. It is belittling to fill your days with housework and errands. Admitting that you enjoy staying home makes you seem lazy and selfish.

But, it felt…it feels right to me. I want to be the one to take care of my home, to cook, to manage, to plan, and to be an emotionally available wife and mother. Am I wasting my potential? I don’t think so. I am redirecting it. And with my daughter back at school, I can finally focus on publishing my book and creating a steady revenue stream. I am making a commitment, setting a date for this C-section and birthing my baby.

Life is such a great teacher if only you listen and allow yourself to be guided by your experiences. Nothing is beneath you. Every experience provides an opportunity for you to serve others and discover more of yourself. Welcome it.

Life is short…bloom where you’re planted.

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Wanda Octave lives with constant fascination and intrigue for life. Her amazing ability to extract spiritual messages out of everyday experiences, has kept readers captivated for years and is finally revealed in her new book My Life Interpreted. A former Marketing professional, Octave worked in the fields of banking, real estate and tourism before becoming a writer.

Hailing from the small Caribbean Island which produced two Nobel Laureates - Honorable Derek Walcott and Sir Arthur Lewis, Octave has set her sights on becoming an international best-selling author, hoping to again position Saint Lucia as a force of to be reckoned with.

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