Ask the Author: Allison Carmen
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Allison Carmen
It came from my own struggles with uncertainty and how the mindset of Maybe gave me hope and possibility.
Allison Carmen
Everyday I have experiences that teach me how to live life with more ease and grace. I feel inspired to share them.
Allison Carmen
I am writing a book about parenting with the idea of Maybe. Maybe has enabled me to parent with less stress and more ease. I am able to recognize that my children’s lives often are not determined by one moment and, even during tough times, Maybe everything will still be okay. Of course there are imperative moments when our kids must listen to us, like taking a particular medicine if they are sick or mandatory safety provisions during certain activities. Yet much of what we believe is
”imperative” is a story that we are writing in our minds making us believe that there is only one way for our children to have joyful and successful lives. As we embrace Maybe, we remember parenting is a long road and our children’s well-being and futures are always filled with more opportunities and possibilities even when we can’t see them in the moment.
Allison Carmen
Keep going!! My book was rejected at least 25 times by the big publishers. Originally I self-published my book and eventually Penguin Random House bought the book. Stay in Maybe and keep writing!
Allison Carmen
Since I am a self-help author, the best part about writing is helping people all over the world alleviate some of their emotional suffering.
Allison Carmen
I drink a nice cup of tea, meditate or take a walk.
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