I Didn't Spiral. Here's How...

 

First, I want to say how grateful I am for every single one of you. Thank you for showing up and reading my weekly ramblings. From the bottom of my heart, I hope they help in some way.

 

 

You know those moments that come completely out of nowhere and knock you off your game? That was me this week when Amazon terminated my publishing account, removed all my books, and suspended all my royalties. No warning. No explanation.

 

 

Book sales are a significant part of how I make a living - so I want to share exactly how I handled it. How I moved from "Why is this happening to me?" to "This will pass, and I've got a plan" - and no, it wasn't instant. 

 

Let's be real. It took a few minutes to breathe through it, wrap my head around it, and fire off an initial email: "I've been here six years with no issues. Please advise."

 

Then I did something that changed everything.

 

Instead of sitting by my inbox refreshing obsessively, I took all that energy stored in my body and I moved. Thirty minutes of lifting. Thirty minutes of walking while watching Rewired by Dr. Joe Dispenza. By the time I was done, I was grounded. Strong. My nervous system had fully stabilized - and that's when the clarity came.

 

In the middle of all of this, I also got a call about a scary situation involving one of the most important people in my life. That has since been resolved, thank God.

 

As of today, I still don't have my Amazon account back - but I do have an email confirming they're looking into it. I'm confident it will be resolved. And if it isn't? I already have a pivot plan. That calm I found is what led me there. And honestly? That pivot plan might be exactly why this happened in the first place.

 

The Universe has a magical way of moving our chess pieces - keeping us on the path of what we truly desire when we stop resisting what's in front of us. Because when we understand this, it's all happening for us.

 

The part I'm most proud of? I didn't spiral.

 

I see my growth in real time every single day, and that is what I am most proud of. It's easy to feel stable when life is smooth. But there's a universal law that says the wild stuff has to show up - just to see if we've actually done the work. These are the tests. The moments that ask us to put our money where our mouths are.

 

I'm pretty sure I passed this one. 😊

 

So if you're wondering why things happen the way they do - there's a reason. It's always about growth and evolution. I am so excited to watch this unfold.

 

Over the last few months, I've felt like I've been living in a bubble of pure magic. New relationships, deeper friendships, and a state of being that feels like climbing a mountain where every single step makes me stronger. 

 

This week was just a micro moment building my macro. Fully embraced. Fully empowered - not by circumstance, but by poise.

 

As someone who helps others navigate the unexpected, this week was exactly the reminder I needed too.

 

If this resonated and you're ready to stop spiraling and start pivoting, I have coaching spots open. Let's work together. Fill out the contact form at lindsaymanfredi.com and we can have a conversation.

 

A few of you have sweetly asked how to support me directly while my royalties are frozen - signed copies of both books are available on my website. 

 

This community we've been building never ceases to amaze me. I love you all.

 

Never forget - we don't control what happens in this life. We only control how we handle ourselves and the inspired action we take toward what's truly meant for us.

 

Here's to onward and upward. 👏

 

I love you, 

Lindsay M.