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When we travel, many things have to be factored into our
plans. How long will we be away? What days will we be traveling? We check
weather forecasts, so we'll be better prepared for road conditions and pack the
right clothes.
Unfortunately, our plans don't always work out. We decided
to leave at 7:00 P.M. to avoid the rush hour at both the beginning and end of
our journey. Well, we escaped the rush hour, but ran smack-dab into...THE
CONSTRUCTION ZONE. Yes, folks, it's a sad tale. Our trip went from 3 1/2
stress-free hours to a 5-hour marathon.
The writing life is often likened to a journey. We can plan and make goals, but things can happen to derail them. How we respond to these
challenges determines whether they'll become steppingstones to success or be our
downfall.
After praying for safety, we stayed alert and rode out the
challenges. As we hit bumps in the writing road, we can give up or make
adjustments.
Setbacks are permanent only if we allow them to stop our
forward movement.
Writers: How do you handle the disappointments of the
writing life?
Readers: How do keep life's bumps from ruining your day?
8 comments:
I just try to keep going. Hate construction zones!! I'm glad you all made it safely through. :-)
Haha, great post, Susan. We're on a road trip right now, and there's lots of construction thru KS. :)
I think a big part of dealing with disappointment is just realizing that they are a part of life. Just keep going. You're going be be disappointed, but that's only a part of Success.
Almost every day is going to hold a disappointment of some kind. If we get depressed every time we don't get what we want, we'll spend our whole lives depressed.
I sometimes have to think 'on my feet' when I am writing. Also,when working with the drama ministry. (Long story.) I am getting better at this in writing and in dealing with computer issues.
Hi Jess - Me too!
Hi Amber - Safe travels. :) I pray about disappointments and move on.
Hi Quiet Spirit - I make sure I have back-ups of my work. Also, two friends help me with computer issues.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I like that quote, Susan. I think that's key. That and knowing that if this is what God's called us to do, He will guide our steps.
I find great comfort in that.
Hi Rhonda -
Yes, knowing God's called me to write keeps me on the path. Otherwise, it would be too easy to quit when things get bumpy.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi, Susan:
My family and I once set out on a four-hour trip, then hit a construction zone that turned our already-long-enough trip into an eight-hour adventure. Thank goodness everyone in the car got along well! Imagine being stuck in a car for eight hours with someone you disliked. Lol.
I think walking away from our writing for a while helps to recharge the battery. Plus having faith in ourselves, which can sometimes be a difficult thing.
Enjoy your weekend!
Hi Janette -
Oh, that wouldn't be fun at all! I'm thankful my traveling companion (Mom) and I get along well. :)
Blessings,
Susan
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