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| Dana Arcuri |
I’m always
intrigued by people’s personal journeys to publication. Each author’s
experiences are unique. For Dana Arcuri,
they included a few detours and struggles with her health before she felt
confident that God was calling her to a writing ministry. Enjoy her story. ~
Dawn
A
Blessing in Disguise
From the time I was 11 years old, I had a dream of being an
author. In childlike wonder, I believed my dream was possible, especially when
my teacher complemented my writing and said that I had a special gift. This led
me to major in journalism at college, but in dismay I came to a fork in the
road when I decided that I should write as a hobby, instead of professionally.
Packing my bags, I dropped out of college to pursue
cosmetology school in which I became a licensed beauty expert specializing in
makeup artistry, esthetic skin care, and hairstyling. For the next 20 years, I
juggled marriage, raising three children, and volunteering at church with the
job that I loved. In the back of my mind, I yearned for quieter days when I
enjoyed crafting stories and expressing myself through writing. Yet who had
time for weaving tales when life was racing at the speed of lightening?
It was not until 2008, when I was battling severe physical
pain and diagnosed with fibromyalgia that I questioned my purpose in life. Due
to chronic flare ups and the inability to stand long hours, I was forced to
resign from the beauty industry. In the midst of this horrific trial, I
questioned how anything good could come out of my negative situation. Feeling
helpless, I prayed. I cried. I pleaded for God's provision.
Within a month of being home full-time, I sensed God calling
me to a writing ministry. Out of nowhere, the words and ideas began to flow. It
was as if the gates of heaven opened up to shower me with inspiration and
favor. What began as a writing ministry to reach out to women from all walks of
life to provide encouragement, hope, and healing, turned into my passionate
purpose. It gave me a reason to carry on even on the tough days when I could
barely crawl out of bed.
The pathway to publication wasn't quick, nor was it easy. In
reality, the Lord used my weakest, darkest moment to lead me to publication to
reveal His strength is sufficient. As I ponder how God took a childhood dream
and brought it to fruition 40+ years later, I view my chronic pain with a new
perspective. Had it not been for my fibromyalgia, I never would have left the
beauty industry. Had I not resigned from the job that I loved, I never would
have tapped into my writing passion. Had I not tapped into my passion for
writing, I would not have become the published author who I am today.
So you see, God can use anything, including suffering and
pain, to lead you to write your first book. Never doubt that if He calls you to
it, He will equip you through it. Ultimately, He can turn your rock bottom
moment into a blessing in disguise.
Dana’s
soon-to-be-released book …
Reinventing
You! Simple Steps to Transform Your Body, Mind, & Spirit
Each new year, do you dedicate yourself
to getting healthy and fit only to find yourself getting stuck? Real life
happens. Disappointments. Losses. Sickness. Mounting Stress. Hormonal havoc.
Call it crazy, but how many of us fall into this trap year after year? In order
to flourish, we must first become self-aware. Our health, our mind, our
emotions, and our thoughts as well as our attitudes and state of our souls.
You see, when God created us, He
marvelously wove every cell together with our body, emotions, and spirit at the
core of our being. He designed us to be whole with abundant life. Join me on a journey
toward vibrant health; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn simple
steps to transform yourself from surviving to thriving!
Discover how to:
- Reclaim your self-confidence and self-worth
- Make peace with your body and food
- Revive your weary soul
- Explore whole nutrition and natural options
- Manage roller coaster emotions
- Tap into your divine purpose
- Embrace your imperfect, beautiful self
- Unleash the new, improved YOU
Check out her Amazon
Author Page to learn more.
Dana Arcuri is a
captivating author, speaker, and wellness coach who delivers a powerful message
on healing, health, and hope. In her upcoming book, Reinventing You! Simple Steps to Transform Your Body, Mind, &
Spirit, she equips, educates, and empowers women to take back control of
their lives to thrive. Her 50-Day Devotional, Harvest of Hope, published in November 2014, she encourages women
to draw closer to God as they move forward in faith to apply what they learn.
Her memoir, Harvest of Hope: Living Victoriously
Through Adversity, was published in December 2013. In addition, she's a
contributing author for Inspired Women
Succeed, published in May 2011 and has been a guest writer on countless
websites.
Connect with Dana …
Writing website: http://www.danaarcuri.com/
Facebook author page at https://www.facebook.com/DanaArcuri
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/danaarcuri/
