So my week was all about the gravitational pull of the moon and chicken nuggets…
 
Apparently the full moon this week was exciting stuff. I’ve never really understood the significance, but I trust the people that do. That always makes me feel better. I was in a bad mood at the start of the week. My back hurt. Back problems suck. I decided to sook it up for a while.
 
But then I remembered something important. I have an Astrid. And she knows Bowen and remedial-healing stuff. I surprised her by showing up at her West Perth Clinic. She did an hour-long session on my back; the pain is no more.
 
While she was working away, I hit a weird kind of meditative state. I was so relaxed. Then for some reason, I saw an Astrid-chain. It occurred to me just how clever she is… Astrid is a full-on proper German Scientist - was almost a concert violinist at one point – was an equestrian rider - is really funny and caring – super hot – really smart – and can fix my back with a simple massage.
 
Now I’m a guy. I like dude things. I could talk about the footy for as long as you want. I’m pretty good at poker, and I’m in charge of the firewood every winter. I’ve learnt to fart silently (because that’s what Nan would want) and I deodorise quite well. But she’s an equestrian rider for God’s sake.
 
And then I realised the most amazing thing. Out of everything that’s happening in the universe - all of the vast possibilities that are going on in the world, Astrid chose to love me. She chooses me every day.
 
She is my chicken nugget.

In 19 days it will be fours years exactly since I started writing Ripples of Stillness. It’s not a four-year story; it just took that long because the first few drafts were crap. I rewrote the thing three times before settling on the finished product. And now it’s done.
 
Astrid and I got the first shipment of books yesterday. It was a big day for us. We decided to go all-out, and celebrate in style. We went to Han's Restaurant for dinner, got home before eight o’clock and watched 'Modern Family'. Classy right…
 
Astrid’s the ‘brains of this outfit.’ That’s certainly true when it comes to social media stuff. She told me this is where we will talk to people. Here on this blog. Apparently she will take care of the Bowen stuff, and I’m here for all things to do with Ripples of Stillness.
 
The development stage of the book is complete, and I feel a little weird…
 
I’m looking forward to the next stage of the journey. I’m excited about the unknown. But mostly I just feel really grateful for all of the amazing people in my life. So many people helped over the past four years. And I guess I’m here today to say thanks.

I didn’t write Ripples of Stillness because I wanted to. I wrote it because I had to. Instinct drove me there. I finished the final draft six months ago. And instinctively, I knew we needed to build a platform to get it out there. That’s what this is: www.etherealtouch.com.au
 
It’s clear to me what the next thing is. It’s word-of-mouth. I wrote my story for a very simple reason. I wanted to share. And I can’t do it without you. The next phase in the amazing journey is you. My instincts have brought me to this point.
 
What are yours telling you right now?

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