Stuck in the Same Cycle

Get out.

Photo by Wayne Bishop

Repetition is the key, they say.

Wake up,

Write,

Promote,

Eat,

Write,

Promote,

Sleep,

Repeat.

There’s supposed to be excitement in monotony. The predictability of each day is supposed to forecast your success.

But progress is muffled. Days that turn into weeks go by without any change. None that you can feel. Nothing significant that you can see. Some pieces get more likes than others. Another rejected query.

It’s time for a change you think. Things aren’t moving fast enough. No one is hearing you. No one gets it.

But they get that. Why is that getting attention? Your stories are just as good as theirs. Maybe even better. But still, no one seems to be listening. Where’s the progress? What is progress? Where are you going?

Make peace

Peace with your reality.

Peace with your dreams.

Peace with your expectations.

Your mind creates your world. Your actions define your circumstances.

No one is responsible but you.

C R Y

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