Saloma Miller Furlong
I once read that our culture is obsessed with "EST." (Best, prettiest, slimmest, youngest, etc.) The kinds of comparison that it takes to determine the "best" freezes my brain every time. So instead of doing that, I will list the things I find are GOOD about being a writer.
1. I am doing what I feel called to do. At this time in my life, I cannot do otherwise.
2. It is the form of self-reflection that best fits my personality. I have always loved language in all its forms.
3. The interaction with readers everywhere is very rewarding. This is sometimes in person at events and sometimes via email or my blog. When someone makes a comment at one of my events that illustrates how deeply she has identified with a particular passage or message in one of my books, it brings tears to my eyes. THIS is the just reward for following my bliss.
1. I am doing what I feel called to do. At this time in my life, I cannot do otherwise.
2. It is the form of self-reflection that best fits my personality. I have always loved language in all its forms.
3. The interaction with readers everywhere is very rewarding. This is sometimes in person at events and sometimes via email or my blog. When someone makes a comment at one of my events that illustrates how deeply she has identified with a particular passage or message in one of my books, it brings tears to my eyes. THIS is the just reward for following my bliss.
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