I have a habit of looking into my future and seeing greatness — or a better word for it may be perfection. I look to next year and see my own apartment, an agent-ed novel, a well-stocked kitchen, a successful business. None of these are unattainable goals. A year to obtain all of them? That might be pushing it. But here I am, trying for all of the above simultaneously.
Some may think I’m crazy, but I prefer the word ambitious. The only problem with that word is that it means I like results and I don’t like waiting. I like taking physical steps to achieve my goals and seeing the progress. The problem with that is sometimes, the progress is not visible. I cannot physically see agents’ reactions when they read my queries to determine if I am progressing in that area or not. I cannot see the progress of my business when I am just starting out and doing some trial-and-error marketing. I cannot see the progress of my novel when I’m stuck on a random scene smack in the middle that I simply cannot get on paper.
This can be discouraging, but all that means is, especially during this time of year, I need to sit down with a good cup of coffee and remember what really matters: I’ve come so far from this time last year, I have progressed — I just can’t see it yet, I am blessed beyond belief. God has given me so much and He will provide — even when I cannot see it.
When this season gets stressful and busy and overwhelming, when my bank account reminds me that I now have bills to pay, when I become discouraged by my apparent lack of success, I will remind myself that everything has its purpose and everything will (eventually) fall into place.
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