Some moments in life feel like divine timing wrapped in newspaper print. Becoming a Sanford Herald columnist is one of those moments for me. This isn’t just a new role—it’s the realization of a lifelong dream: to write, reflect, and inspire others through the power of storytelling. Hi, I’m Lin Green—an author, community advocate, speaker,…
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The Power of Discipline: A Journey Beyond Times Square
“Discipline is not about perfection, it’s about consistency.” When my book lit up Times Square at the start of the year, it was more than just a milestone—it was a wake-up call. A reminder that success isn’t just about dreaming big; it’s about having the discipline to follow through, even when the road gets tough….
4 Years of Inspiration
Four years of inspiration, growth, and connection! In this special anniversary post, I reflect on the incredible journey of Issalivestyle by Lin Green. Read the full post and share your thoughts!
How I Launched My Book on a Times Square Billboard to Start the New Year
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau This year started with a dream turned reality: my book, Enough with the Secrets, Mama!, lighting up a Times Square billboard. A moment so surreal, so electric, it felt like a reflection of what’s possible when you dare…
Thriving in Connection
Some time ago I connected with the wonderful Daisy Ramirez, CEO of Village Connect and my life just hasn’t been the same. Daisy and I spoke the same language. The language of- building community. Daisy Ramirez is a technical and operations professional with over 30 years of experience spanning Fortune 100 companies, local startups, and…
Book Now Available
To my son, where do I begin? This book was birthed because of you. You made me want to be better, do better, love better, and provide you with more than I could have ever envisioned. Thank you for your support. For the nights I needed some feedback. For your candid responses in relation to…
Picture Worth 1K Words
“You live twice: once in reality, the second time, in memories.” Honoré de Balzac There’s an emptiness inside that little girl. “The little girl inside of you,” I tell myself. She laughs and smiles, but deep inside she’s missing something. These days it’s “the culprit.” The explanation for all issues relational between a woman and…
Full Circle
There’s a quote by an unknown author that goes, “We grow up thinking our parents don’t understand our struggles, but truth is they made sure we never felt theirs.” And yes, I felt that. This blog post is dedicated to the “age in place baby-boomers” and their caregivers. May we address our parents in terms of honor, and lower unto them the wing of submission through mercy (The Quran 17: 23-25)
Do the Work- Balanced Wellness
Check out my feature on Village Connect and see what I’ve been upto!
Turn the Page
In response to, “I’d like to read about Moving On.” Over the past two years I’ve explored this topic in two similar contexts. As it relates to our struggles with others and how to best counter those difficult relationships so that we can essentially, “live life”, in Relationships: Take 2 https://issalivestyle.com/2021/11/06/relationships-take-2/ And the way our…
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