About

/ Luanne Shernisky

Blog and penWelcome to Following Seas, a blog about living more fully in the present by understanding ourselves better and learning from the past. 

We’ve all made poor choices that cost us time, energy, and missed opportunities. That’s part of the human condition. Often these mistakes are the result of destructive patterns developed over time from the harmful messages we received from others.

To overcome a negative mindset we must take control and live with intention. We have to practice compassion and forgiveness for ourselves and others. It begins with thoughtful self-examination and setting goals for positive change.

Having experienced a few life-changing events in my 50+ years and learning some valuable lessons, I’ll focus on the subjects of self and how to live life with more intention.

Therefore, I’ll write about self-reflection, mindfulness, and other ways to achieve personal growth.  I’ll share my experiences and I invite you to share yours.

I want Following Seas to become a source of inspiration and information about our shared humanity. We have the power to change and grow and, in doing this, we really can navigate our best life! 

 I began blogging in 2015 to keep my writing ability strong, as well as to reflect on life and current events.

I also got interested in photography and enjoy posting pictures and participating in the various challenges. 

I grew up in western Pennsylvania, worked, and raised a family there. My greatest accomplishment is my three children, all responsible adults leading successful lives.

My second greatest accomplishment was earning a college degree at 52 years old. This enabled me to check off Item #1 on my Bucket List.

The next goal is to turn my writing hobby into income with a freelance career. And who knows…maybe a real live book someday, complete with my own photos! 🙂

 

 

59 thoughts on “About”

  4. Couldn’t agree more! I’m just over four months into it and loving the experience. Much better than I thought, not sure why I figured I’d be very solitary in this attempt (home from illness at the moment) but it’s just the opposite. Lots of fun contact with other bloggers like yourselves, and nice feedback. Well done you, for following your dreams and achieving them what’s more! 🙂

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  6. By the way, Lulu, your blog name rings bells for me! I wrote a post about my father-in-law’s passing last January, and in it, I quoted my stepson, Matt: “Matthew, at Grandpa’s side for that final passage, wrote on his FaceBook page: One more sailor rings the bell….farewell and following seas, Grandpa….” (https://pamkirstblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/one-more-sailor-sounds-the-bell/) I wondered if you have a naval background…that term, ‘following seas’ is just so evocative! Have a great day!

    Pam

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  7. Beautifully written Lulu. I’ve enjoyed reading about you. You are sweet and brave soul. Thanks for creating space to share your rich life with others, including me. I have already been reading your posts and look forward to reading more. Keep shining!

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  9. Hi Lulu! Welcome to blogging! I think we’ve been blogging about the same amount of time. I have to commend you on your degree – 34 years in the making, but impressive that you didn’t give up. I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog; it seems we’re of and age and might share a few topical interests (middle age and that dratted menopause to mention a couple). Be well!

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