This week I received another rejection (the worst kind, a form letter). Someone in a position of power, or a keeper of the gate, deemed my work to be unworthy. But that’s not true. It is worthy. Worth my time and passion and focus. Worthy of sharing with the wide world, adding beauty or humor or even goofiness to a too serious landscape. Although my heart throws a tiny pity party with each form letter, my brain knows that NO is one step closer to a YES.
Many success stories are founded on persistence rather than an instantaneous value judgement of good or great by the masses. Years of dedicated, steady work is the only preparation for an overnight success.
Often, I respond to a NO with a Why bother? Why not read all day or take up knitting? I never do. Nor should you. There is a deep drive within leading you to do what you do. Celebrate every NO for what it is: you responding to a deeper YES.
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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