I’m having one of those days when I feel like anything is possible. In this world, it’s so easy to get discouraged, but every once in a while, hope creeps in, and one’s perspective changes, even if just briefly. Today, I’m riding the wave of hope. I don’t have all the answers…(Heck, I don’t even have all of the questions yet.) But with one foot in front of the other, my thoughts are shifting to the positive side of life. Once I got out of my own way, I could begin to explore the endless possibilities for my life. I had to work on myself by not focusing on limitations such as previous disappointments, getting older, and all the obstacles that come with trying something new, and just go for it, and I’m glad I did.
Although I would like to blame external forces for keeping me stuck for so long, I don’t think that’s the whole story. I believe my self-doubt played a major role in keeping me somewhere I didn’t want to be. I was living in fear instead of seeing the bigger picture, that the sky truly is the limit. Success looks different to everyone, and it comes in many forms. Even though I have a long way to go, I truly believe (because I’m finally doing what I want to do) that I am indeed successful.
I think about my creative projects and how much joy they bring me. I remember the first time I started to write a story in the 6th grade and how I enjoyed sharing it with my classmates. I even remember some of them wanting to be included in the story. (Unfortunately, I never finished the story because my dog threw up on it…I guess he didn’t like it much.) But it was fun while it lasted. Now, I feel like things have come full circle for me. I get to visit my childhood ambitions every time I write. I even enjoy learning new techniques and practicing my skills to improve my writing.
I believe we are all born with gifts that GOD gives us, but HE leaves it up to us to discover those gifts, hone them, and use them, no matter how scared we may be to try. Speaking on my own behalf, I was nervous leaving a stable job to work on my writing projects full-time. And although the struggle is real (and so are the bills), I’m glad I have the time and ability to focus on what I love doing. I am polishing and sharing my craft, and just maybe, this is the path to a long and fruitful venture in my life. I’ve already learned so much during my time working on my creative projects and writing that I really don’t feel like it’s been in vain. I am so thankful for that. I don’t know what lies ahead, but I’m excited and am greatly anticipating whatever may come. That being said, I’m going to keep looking up and believing the sky truly is the limit.