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Do you often catch yourself
gazing at the green grass on the other side? By this, I mean, wishing you had
what someone else has or maybe you're a little bit jealous that they seem
better off than you. Or, that they're accomplishing greater things and you're
wondering...what am I doing wrong?
It's quite possible
you're doing everything right.
That's right for you, anyway.
It's easy to get
caught up in comparisons and devalue your own accomplishments. I write about
this, because I can be guilty of this myself. In the blogging and writing
world, comparing to others can deflate your self-worth quicker than Donald Trump saying you're “unattractive
both inside and out.”
Writing and talking
about it helps me to put things in perspective.
It's really important
to recognize the things you've accomplished. No matter how simple. I made my
first pitch to a retail store to carry the book where I'm a contributing author.
They declined.
I was
disappointed.
It put me in a downer
mood for a moment and I was pretty hard on myself. Then Mister O reminded me
that it was a wonderful achievement to have had my story picked for the book in
the first place. I needed to move on and keep trying.
Marketing myself
doesn't come easy for me. It's been a journey of baby steps, for sure, and I
need to recognize the growth.
The point is I know
many of us may devalue the steps taken in the journey. Just keep patting
yourself on the back and be careful of making comparisons to the greener grass on the
other side.
Because, the seedling you have planted and watered has now grown
into a proud flower.
Picture the Possibilities!
This is May's installment of my monthly series called "Picture the Possibilities." I'm collaborating with talented photographer, Darcy Sime, who brings inspiration, beauty and wonder through her amazing photos. I hope to share the inspiration and beauty by combining her photos along with my writing creations.
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I always tell myself that if I have a computer through which I can blog, the time to write, and something to say, no matter whether it is ground-breaking or earth-shattering, that I am doing better than most of my fellow travelers on this planet! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYes, putting it all in perspective makes for a better day! You're already following a positive path. Thanks Nancy!
DeleteI've heard a few reasons why the grass is greener on the other side. One is that the grass on the other side is fertilized with bull****. The other reason is if you notice your grass is not as green, it's because you are not cultivating it properly.
ReplyDeleteMary
#AtoZChallenge Reflections and #IWSG
Mary, love it! Especially, that it's fertilized with bull****. Have to keep cultivating and planting, cultivating and planting. Thanks and have a great week!
DeleteYou're so right! We need to remember the steps along the way. Just like the flower, we need rain and sunshine in order to bloom.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori for your comments and have a great week full of sunshine :)
DeleteLovely encouragement, thank you. I hope your determination holds until your pitch gets accepted :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your encouragement Lizzi!! Glad you stopped by.
DeleteLove this, Laurie. I needed to read this today - thank you! Good luck with your pitch.
ReplyDeleteThank you Corrine! So glad it struck a chord - we all need a little boost and a reminder at times. :)
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