All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.
--T.E. Lawrence
Sometimes, I feel like all of this is for nothing. I spend hours upon hours pouring words onto paper with the hope that someday someone will find my work worthy of publication. But behind that hope is fear. Fear that I’m wasting my time. Fear that it’s only arrogance that has gotten me this far. Who am I to say that I could ever be good enough?
Yet here I am—still writing, still striving to hone my craft. We’re all still here, and that's what separates us from those that merely dream.
I like to think I’m not a dreamer. I’m a doer. Though I may never reach the end of this road, I’m not just sitting on a rock watching others pass me by. I’m walking there beside them or behind them and learning everything I can. I’m finding my way step by step and maybe someday I’ll get there. Maybe someday I’ll be one of those “dangerous [wo]men” who “make it possible”. Maybe. For now, I’m enjoying the journey.
I always remind myself that I'm enjoying the journey and the people that I've met on it! Then, it doesn't seem like waste of time at all. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I feel exactly the same way. It's nice to know that others are in the same spot-
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to those discouraging voices that sometimes talk to us. You are an inspiration and lots of people admire you for what you are doing :) Good luck, girl!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you put that--I'm not a dreamer, I'm a doer. Doing is what separates those who long for something and those who eventually receive it. :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
This was really nicely put. I'm so in the same boat with you. I think it's good that we're doing and not just dreaming. Better to run headfirst into something we'd rather not see than sit on the rock wondering what might have been.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I have to keep reminding myself that I am not just a dreamer but a doer. I feel like this quite often and then I need to find my push. It is nice to know there are others out there like me:) Helps me through it all.
ReplyDeleteDude, Abby, I've felt like this. I still feel like this. Like, what if this is all for nothing? All these years I've wasted, missed my kids and stuff? Then what? I have to find my balance and center each time I feel this way. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteIt is worth it! And a little arrogance is necessary, I think. Thanks for the motivational post.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! This is so true and is a grat reminder! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, are you kidding me?? I have read your offerings and KNOW they are more than worthy of publication - get a grip, girl!!
ReplyDeleteBut no, NO, NO, NO, you are not about to be discovered in blogland, there is hope, support and encouragement here, but YOU need to send out your submissions - this you know. Google for agents, follow their guidelines, apply to those who specialise in your gendre - you WILL succeed, no doubts at all. GO (shove) do it today!!!!! It will happen, this I know..
Enjoying the journey is the most important thing of all. And doing something you love is never a waste of time.
ReplyDeleteYou will. It's worth it and it matters. Trust me. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteSo many of us are feeling this way right now. It's good to remind ourselves and each other of our shared journey. Thank you for doing that today.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I wanna be dangerous too. Great quote and sentiments Abby. I'm right there with ya.
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I'm inspired, Abby.
ReplyDeleteI want to be a do-er rather than a dreamer!
All it takies is "hard work, perseverance and hard work!"