How I ended up in this city is pure serendipity. But here I am and I LOVE it. Everyday I learn more and more. 17M people live here, but it feels like any other city in the world, only more historical and beautiful. Let me tell you why I love it.You walk amongst historical sites … Continue reading Reasons why Istanbul should be #1 on your Bucket List
Why did it hurt so much?
What was the most difficult thing you had to deal with after writing and publishing your personal story or memoir? To understand what I’m about to reveal, let me explain that in 2008 I was given 6 months to live! I was diagnosed with a heart condition that I didn’t know I had but the … Continue reading Why did it hurt so much?
I’m Alive!
It’s that time of year, again! Happy Mother’s Day! I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in early 2008! After many months at 28% EF, there was no improvement although the shortness of breath and what felt like heart attack seemed under control with meds. The doctors told me at best I’d need … Continue reading I’m Alive!
What things should one be good at in order to become a good writer?
What are the things one should be good at in order to become a good writer? Lynda Filler, Top Quora Writer 2018 Winner of Best in Contemporary Fiction 2017 BTRC at Writers and Authors (2009-present) Be Brave. You have to be able to open your heart and pour out your feelings. It doesn’t matter what … Continue reading What things should one be good at in order to become a good writer?
What would you do?
1. What is your idea of success? Sometimes your failure--for trying--is better than someone else's success in staying where he/she is. There's nothing sadder than hearing an older person say: "I wish I had..." "I should have tried..." "I always wanted to..." "Why didn't I... when I had the opportunity?" 2. It's okay … Continue reading What would you do?
Be Willing to DO IT AFRAID!
YOUR JOB IS TO Trust your intuition, your gut, your heart. Lets’ take that chance… on …. following our passion! We must ignore the chatter in our head, the doubt, worry, judgment, and fear. Your intuition is pushing you forward, dance, sing, follow your passion even while your chatter says, what if I … Continue reading Be Willing to DO IT AFRAID!
Massive Action
excerpt: Now, let me be clear about this. I made the final decision to move on with my life over the period of a week, but I made a checklist of everything I wanted, concerning my change of career, in a parking lot while sitting in my car, just before heading inside for the … Continue reading Massive Action
Of God
© Lynda Filler Photography Of God he seemed at times slow to flow like sweet molasses my Southern Boy m e a n d e r i n g finding his way t e r r i t o r y he has mapped long since misplaced with armor no longer needed … Continue reading Of God
(To) Sea
© Lynda Filler Photography (To) Sea is it in the wind the salty breeze that kisses ocean-wet shoulders and sends a chill down between my breasts or in the sand silken a welcome caress to hot pink toes or is it in the baby snails that crawl beneath the burden of … Continue reading (To) Sea
Let’s Rock!
https://youtu.be/bqtTeHrGO1Q I felt it was time for an update. So this is the most recent post on YouTube on Cardiomyopathy. I originally started sharing my healing because I believed it was important to give people hope. No matter what the doctor tells you, your life is not over until it's over! This is … Continue reading Let’s Rock!
Lynda Filler 