The Adverbial Life: Just Be Nice, Please

If you have been here from the beginning, you will realize that I skipped a week on this newsletter. I could tell you that it was due to a ridiculously busy schedule – which is actually true.

But, honestly, it was due to a “crash and burn” moment I had in relation to this project.

Now, I am going to preface this by saying that I am absolutely open to feedback as long as it is constructive and grows out of a genuine desire to help me improve. What I am not open to is mean-spirited criticism that serves no purpose except to make the sender feel somehow powerful.

After the last newsletter, I received one of those nasty takedowns, and it blindsided me. My goal for Eating Adverbs and everything associated with it is to remain positive and uplifting – to give people a vision of how they might be able to shift perspective and improve their lives.

I admit, the dark energy spiraled me down – deeply – for days. I questioned if I should even continue to send out newsletters. I doubted my ability, my talent, my vision – myself.

But here I am again. I cannot allow one random stranger to derail me or to sabotage my happiness. I hope that you are all still with me here, and that you will continue to send me your insights, suggestions, and – yes – even critical feedback.

Just be nice, please.