How My Book Taught Me to Dare
There was a time when social media represented everything I ran away from. Photos? Not my thing. Publishing? Those who know me can attest, you’d never see me share anything. And videos? Forget it. I was one of those who preferred to stay in the shadows, silent, invisible, exactly as I liked it. Then one day, a message arrived, an invitation to share. A book in one message. Against all odds, this simple notification sparked something unexpected in me: the desire to try, to obey, and to give. But not just in any way. I prayed for courage, the courage to take the plunge, to face the gaze of others, the judgments, the contradictions. Because yes, on social media, everything is commented on. Of course, there were remarks, sometimes destabilizing, sometimes disconnected. And in front of them, I learned to smile. A smile complicit with myself, because I knew from the start: I couldn’t escape it. It was the price of stepping out of my comfort zone. But somethi...