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Living in the Moment

The first thing I was taught in my creative writing class was to write what you know. Well, I know the struggle, addiction, alcoholism, failure, fear, hell, hope, faith, love, victory, and joy. And I know them all well! There are two people who have been most influential in my life. The first being Jesus Christ and proverbs 3:5-6—“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.” The second being Vince Lombardi and his quote, “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Wow! Now that’s a dynamic duo!

Mitchell Alan Paddock

Mitchell Alan Paddock is a Wisconsin boy born, bred, corn, and cattle fed. And a diehard Green Bay Packer fan, been to hell and back a million times over and doesn’t plan on making it a million and one! Today, he is proud to say he is Christian, a follower of Christ and his teachings of kindness, understanding, forgiveness, hope, faith, and love. An American, a conservative who fights for constitutional rights. He is a seasoned physical therapist of 29 years, a humanitarian. Lastly, a writer who writes what he knows and knows well…

Austin Macauley Publishers