Still Trying

Well, I bit the bullet two days ago and submitted my latest book to be edited. It is always exciting.

Nerve wrecking.

Anxiety driven.

Accomplishment feeling.

Hope-filled dreaming.

Hermit inducing.

I wonder, “is it even good enough to submit?”

“What if it’s horrible?”

“What if I wasted my time trying to write it?”

“What if it’s really good?”

“What if this book changes someone?”

“What if this is the book that will get me noticed?”

“What if this book causes me to take notice and stop.”

What if is a dangerous combination. It can skyrocket me to the highest highs and then plummet me to the lowest lows.

What if can cause us to dream of the possibilities. But it can also lead us to dwell on the obstacles.

What if can be a fire starter.

What if can be a candle blower outer.

So, I’m trying.

I’m trying to focus on the positive. I’m trying to grip onto the good feelings. I’m trying to cling onto the sunny outlook. I’m trying to ponder the what ifs that will cause me to smile.

Because who knows what will happen?

All I do know is by doing nothing, nothing will happen. At least when I am following a dream I am moving in some direction.

And isn’t moving better than staying stagnant? Moving doesn’t lead to mediocrity. Moving leads to adventures.

So I guess I am getting ready for the next adventure.

It’s a big, big world out there.

You can sit in the safe confines of your home and watch the world through your window or you can step outside and start living in it.

I intend on living in it as much as I can. Exploring new sights. Following interesting ideas. Writing fascinating stories. Tasting new cuisines. Embracing those around me and pointing out their endless possibilities.

It’s exciting to try something. But it’s better when you have someone beside you on your journey.

Thank you for coming along on this journey with me and encouraging me to keep moving forward.

I may not be there yet, but I’m still trying to follow where I believe God is leading. And I think He is okay with me as long as I am trying.

Are you trying?

Peace

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