They look at you differently, once you tell them you are a writer…a published author. I’m often led to wonder why that is…
Are people so hungry to be impressed…
Or, are they amazed that someone can actually write a book…
Get it published and actually have someone pay to read it…
I’ve asked myself that question a lot lately, I have noticed people I have known all my life, looking at me differently…with questions in their eyes…sometimes the look is disbelief…awe…looks I can’t define…I've even seen what looks a little bit like envy...of what... me making a few extra dollars...or having a few people know my name...or is it that I'm living my dreams, not talking about them but being about them...
Someone very close to me probably said it in a way that was indicative of how many feel:
“Why do you need to do that… Isn’t it enough that you already have a good marriage, good career, blessed life…do you have to have everything?”
I thought about it long and hard and finally came up with an answer:
“No I don’t have to have everything, but I do have to have all the things that God has decided to heap upon me in the form of blessings. I have never taken anything for granted. I have simply tried to live in order, preparing by praying, taking care of my family, educating myself and allowing the blessings to flow. When they presented themselves I embraced them, gave thanks for them and did what was in my power to do. No more, no less…that power is in all of us, we have to learn patience and know we can’t make things happen, we have to allow them to…
Being an author or any other thing is not that big of a deal…being open to what is out there for you, however is huge…
acVernon Menchan 12/20/2006
6 comments:
"Being an author or any other thing is not that big of a deal…being open to what is out there for you, however is huge…"
These are such powerful words! All of them offer such a powerful message. And it is such an affirming way of looking at it too. I love the prophetic tone of this post. It reminds me of the Parable of the Talents. It is so true. We are obligated to do all we can with the talents and opportunities that God has seen fit to heap on us. And, I thank you for this post. Because I need to hear this today! Stay blessed and keep writing, sis!
Gwyneth
Hi, Gwyneth!
I followed Gwyneth over. Looking forward to getting to know you and your work. Very impressed by what I've seen so far. Keep it up!
Thanks Gwyneth and Kimber an,
I am feeling it today, thanks for stopping by...
love and blessings
angelia
Beautiful name, by the way, Angelia. We had a miscarriage in October. We named our angel baby, Angelica.
Thanks you Kimber an, my mom named me Angelia Cynthia, spanish for angel beautiful, That's a beautiful way to think "our angel baby"...Bless you
angelia
I think that those who are in awe just can not comprehend the idea of a real person writing a book. Authors are "someone out there pouring over words and ideas". They are not "your friend, your family, your neighbor, or your acquaintance". Authors are an abstract idea, as abstract and intangible as the stories they write. They are never someone you know. So the idea of being familiar with a real person who has written published works is equivalent to shaking hands with a leprechaun. Unreal and surprising.
I can not as well explain those with the glimmer of envy in their eye. Perhaps if they have aspirations to write or be noticed, they may feel envy of others who have such acomplishments. But I never will understand why someone would ask "why must you have it all". I think your answer rings the truth. We should all strive to use our gifts to the best of our ability. We should all embrace every blessing in our life with fervor and passion.
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