A Note from Paula Schnackenberg

Paula Schnackenberg 2018

Hi Friends,
It’s been a long time since you’ve heard from me.  Last October my mother passed. As a family, we decided to hold the celebration of life memorial in January in order for family members far and wide to find time to attend.  My emotions vacillated from the sadness of loosing her to the relief of knowing that she died peacefully surrounded by family.  At times I felt like an emotional volleyball, and I couldn’t produce a single word until now.
 
I also had to ask myself whether I wanted to continue the task of producing a blog.  Here’s the answer:  I’ve always loved writing letters and had many pen pals.  Gone are the days of opening the mailbox with great anticipation of receiving a letter, the kind of personal correspondence that says, “you matter.”  Back in the day, I’d tear open the envelope, read the letter with a thumping heart, and then rush to respond, to keep the lifeline open.
 
This blog is a substitute for the old-fashion pen and paper.   I count friends and family all over the world.  Blogging is the best way to keep everybody abreast of my thoughts and experiences.  As you have read from past blogs, I especially like narratives that nourish the mind, body, and soul. 
 
Social media is great for sharing photos, updates and finding old friends, but it doesn’t get to the heart and soul of the person.  Photos of my meal and family vacations can’t replace the more introspective stories behind the picture.  It’s in meaning of life and the raw experience of it that makes a story great.  I like to share what the bigger and smaller pictures of life mean to me.  And I’d love to share yours too.
 
I know not everyone has a passion for the art of writing.  I don’t expect long drafted missives in return.  But if a particular story moves you, please make a comment.  I’d love to hear from you.  If you have a special story you want to share—something that is inspiring, please let me know.  I am open for guest posting or writing your story.  Interviews are always interesting to read.
 
By the way, what is it that you like to read in a blog?  You, the reader, are the reason I write this blog.  Your thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
 
This is a journey.  I’m glad you are along for the ride.  I will blog at least one or twice a month.  I also updated my website.  I keep it under that name Destination Life Coaching but that might change one day.  I created the blog on a free website called Weebly.  I’ll probably move it to Wordpress next year.  Since I manage the website without help of a professional (please note, my brother Mike Hoff is my editor to whom I owe a great deal), there’s a learning curve for me, and I’m in no rush to switch website hosts. 
 
Please check your promotions box and as well as the spam folder for my blog.  Once you move it to your inbox, it will show up not as spam.
 
Talk to you soon.  Love, Paula
 
 

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