Regaining Perspective, Clarity and Closure During a Pandemic
By: Nicole Spindler
Tags: Writing A Book, Overcoming Obstacles, Perspective, Personal Growth, Finding Purpose

Even before I was finished writing the first solid draft of Beyond Life’s Moments, I was already inspiring numerous of familiar faces and complete strangers with the types of stories, insights, and lessons that were conveyed in the very fibers of my book’s pages. It took some time to acquire a clear realization to comprehend how this was possible, especially even the fact that the only pair of eyes that have seen the contents of my book were myself and my three editors. Yet, with each chapter I revisited, edited, and read — the answers became illuminated to me as I acquired a new perspective on being a first time author.



There is no denying that 2020 threw the entire world a massive, unexpected curve-ball, yet no matter what life brings our way, what mountains we must climb or valleys we must traverse, we still have time that is given to us that we must decide how to use to truly live a meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful life.



I always knew I wanted to write a book about my life’s sudden plot twists that I endured over the past twenty-four years, to share inspiring stories of others who prevailed their own, yet similar, battles and to provide context on the lessons and mindset that myself and my heroes embodied to hurdle their setbacks and discover their beyond. By staying committed to my writing passion, the year 2020 made writing my debut novel more rewarding because despite all the negativity, darkness and devastation that plagued our world, I still managed to find an opportunity to do something meaningful to put some hope, love and light into this world when all the rest went out.



What truly took me by surprise was recognizing just how many people need to read my book, hear these stories and embrace these lessons in their every-day lives. The precious contents in Beyond Life’s Moments were not just meant for the world’s bookshelf, the avid bookworms, library dwellers or the aspiring minds…



It was also meant for me.



I truly NEEDED to write this book…



For me.



The book has evolved into a physical representation of all the tremendous growth that has happened to me over the years leading up to this very moment — the building blocks, the relentless perseverance, the ignited passions, the relationships and the heart. It took eight years of writing down recurring thoughts, lingering emotions, gaining insights — across a span of journals, Word Documents, old school notebooks and in the margins of some of my favorite reads to both appreciate and love every moment that I call my life. As I compiled all those years and moments into one collective, unified work, it was as if the pressure, pain, grief, and suffering I carried within me had vanished into thin air.



Obstacles and challenges are inevitable parts of our lives, however we were meant to and born to prevail our circumstances, live our lives and behold our beyond. Writing Beyond Life’s Moments was one of the keys to unlock continuous growth within my life — it allowed me to recognize that to inspire others to prevail their life circumstances, I had to become the living proof and own my story, life, and beyond. This book publishing opportunity paved the way for me to inspire others through my story, opened a door that lead to personal fulfillment and gave me a million reasons to love my life’s triumphs and trials.



With nothing obstructing my view, writing and publishing Beyond Life’s Moments has continually propelled me forward on my journey ahead where my goals, intentions, passions, and purpose are crystal-clear and awaiting in the moments to come!