I love the simplicity and truth of your words. It's so easy to let anger at the state of the world consume us, when we'll benefit so much more by concentrating on the love. And remember, a rejection by one doesn't mean a rejection by all!
Wendy, thank you so much for reading my piece! Yes, it IS easy to be consumed by the anger of the world, of people, and situations. A second thank you for the wise words, "rejection by one doesn't mean a rejection by all!"
I'm sorry about the rejection of your book. I can't imagine how much that hurts. And that child was an old soul. You are, too.
I picked up an old college European history text book for bathroom reading (perhaps TMI). It paints pictures of war after war after war and regime changes happen all the time. I used to feel secure in our democracy but no longer do. It is under constant threat by right wing wackos (I really have no use for the majority of the GOP) who would delight in the destruction of our democracy and who would prefer an authoritarian goverment. It's frightening.
Thanks for your writing. I really look forward to the installments .
It is frightening. Personally, I think we need a total re-do of our Democracy. Terms limits for Congress members, no more PACS, no Electoral College, no Speech Writers, coming to terms with our past as a country and bringing to fruition the opportunities that are limited to "some" to all. As for my book, yeah, I'm still feeling the sting of rejection. But, you know me. I have already put into motion a potential solution. I will never give up. Thank you for reading and also for responding. I so value the voice of others besides mine. It is so important to me to hear how others think and respond.
Mary, I shall press to my heart all the love and kindness of my good, good friend, Mary McKnight, and cast to the wind all the bad, sad, and hurtful things that make you frown… with all my heart.
Thank you, Jocelind. I feel like I need a good "wind session" to cast all the above aside so that I have more room for happiness and possibility. Your heart, is in part, that which will make this possible for me. Thank you!
Mary, I so like reading your posts on Route to Rise. It would be disappointing to feel the rejection of your book not receiving a publication-yet. I like to think in terms of some things just not happening yet...not an ending to something...but a passage to the other side of just not yet. Wishing you all the best. Take care, and be gentle with yourself. Keep on writing. Your story is important.
I absolutely love this. I am so grateful that there are people like you who can feel, not just see, what we need to change in our world. You are a blessing to many people!
Awww, thanks, Goodge-O! There are moments when I wonder if I know anything at all...and then, I remember the voices of children. They are often are best teachers.
Such wise words in this post, Mary - I'm going to take care to give things to the wind when I need to. And yay to the wind! It's going to take your feelings of being misunderstood and turn them into comfort and confidence that this rejection is but a tiny detour on your route to rise. ♥️
Oh, that little four-year-old...yes, "Yay to the wind!". Thank you, Rebecca, for your wise words as well. I so appreciate you reading my work. I know when you do that, it is in good hands.
I vacillate between being consumed with disbelief and anger and reset with nature. I agree; I would not want it to consume me! As for the rejection, it is the first of many. Each one hurts, but I just keep plugging away. Some moments are just easier to do that than others. Thank you, Susan for reading and also for responding!
I love the simplicity and truth of your words. It's so easy to let anger at the state of the world consume us, when we'll benefit so much more by concentrating on the love. And remember, a rejection by one doesn't mean a rejection by all!
Wendy, thank you so much for reading my piece! Yes, it IS easy to be consumed by the anger of the world, of people, and situations. A second thank you for the wise words, "rejection by one doesn't mean a rejection by all!"
You tackled a lot of issues in this one post.
I'm sorry about the rejection of your book. I can't imagine how much that hurts. And that child was an old soul. You are, too.
I picked up an old college European history text book for bathroom reading (perhaps TMI). It paints pictures of war after war after war and regime changes happen all the time. I used to feel secure in our democracy but no longer do. It is under constant threat by right wing wackos (I really have no use for the majority of the GOP) who would delight in the destruction of our democracy and who would prefer an authoritarian goverment. It's frightening.
Thanks for your writing. I really look forward to the installments .
It is frightening. Personally, I think we need a total re-do of our Democracy. Terms limits for Congress members, no more PACS, no Electoral College, no Speech Writers, coming to terms with our past as a country and bringing to fruition the opportunities that are limited to "some" to all. As for my book, yeah, I'm still feeling the sting of rejection. But, you know me. I have already put into motion a potential solution. I will never give up. Thank you for reading and also for responding. I so value the voice of others besides mine. It is so important to me to hear how others think and respond.
Mary, I shall press to my heart all the love and kindness of my good, good friend, Mary McKnight, and cast to the wind all the bad, sad, and hurtful things that make you frown… with all my heart.
Thank you, Jocelind. I feel like I need a good "wind session" to cast all the above aside so that I have more room for happiness and possibility. Your heart, is in part, that which will make this possible for me. Thank you!
Mary, I so like reading your posts on Route to Rise. It would be disappointing to feel the rejection of your book not receiving a publication-yet. I like to think in terms of some things just not happening yet...not an ending to something...but a passage to the other side of just not yet. Wishing you all the best. Take care, and be gentle with yourself. Keep on writing. Your story is important.
Thank you, Mary. Your words are filled with kindness and so appreciated.
The sting of rejection is still smarting...it will pass.
I absolutely love this. I am so grateful that there are people like you who can feel, not just see, what we need to change in our world. You are a blessing to many people!
Awww, thanks, Goodge-O! There are moments when I wonder if I know anything at all...and then, I remember the voices of children. They are often are best teachers.
Such wise words in this post, Mary - I'm going to take care to give things to the wind when I need to. And yay to the wind! It's going to take your feelings of being misunderstood and turn them into comfort and confidence that this rejection is but a tiny detour on your route to rise. ♥️
Oh, that little four-year-old...yes, "Yay to the wind!". Thank you, Rebecca, for your wise words as well. I so appreciate you reading my work. I know when you do that, it is in good hands.
😊 Hope you have a fabulous weekend, Mary - do something really lovely! ⭐️
I vacillate between being consumed with disbelief and anger and reset with nature. I agree; I would not want it to consume me! As for the rejection, it is the first of many. Each one hurts, but I just keep plugging away. Some moments are just easier to do that than others. Thank you, Susan for reading and also for responding!