A small bonfire burns inside of each one of us and it’s up to us to feed the fire; to create a blaze so magnificent that all of the world can see it from wherever they are. And no matter how far we walk to gather the firewood or how many obstacles we dodge along the way there always seems to be one, two or ten people waiting to drown us out when we get back.
On numerous occasions, I’ve been around people who try to plant those tiny, Langolier eating, self-doubting seeds deep into my brain whenever I tell them about my writing plans. I’ve heard everything from well, nobody is happy with their job to stop living in a dream world. I’m curious to know why striving for happiness equates living in a dream world? My dreams satisfy my soul.
Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate realism, but many times, the advice I receive isn’t practical. It’s downright negative. It’s like the disgruntled divorcee who feels the need to tell the young newlywed that her marriage is doomed to fail at every possible opportunity. Don’t you think I’ve weighed the options? Don’t you think I’ve created my own pros and cons list?
Yes, I am aware of the possibility of failure, but do I constantly have to be reminded by someone that has never reached their own dreams that I am going to fail? I know that words, in the most simplistic terms are just words, but they work wonders when said in the right way, to the right person, at the right time, but I do have a point.
If others aren’t going to feed your fire, don’t dwell on it. It’s essential that you keep yourself positive and motivated enough to create. Just continue to plow away, because if you don’t, what do you have left?
This reminds me of a quote I’ve been reading daily for the last six months:
Listening to you inner guidance system is not only something you should do to be a better person. It is also a practice that, when done daily, will wipe out the problems as silly as the ones you face today.
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