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Chasing the Rainbows End
...... was the best way to support the children, and carve out the best possible life for myself. The inner critic agreed with them, and I squelched the desires to become a professional writer to the point, I stopped writing all together for 15 years. Everyone kept telling me that there's only a one in a billion shot at becoming a successful writer and getting my novels published. I may have bought into it then, but I've discovered life is too short not to follow your passion. Therefore, I'm giving it a shot, and trying to write something worth reading. Over the years, I've managed to get some poetry published; now I want something more. I've hired a writing coach, and I'm trying to write something, anything, each and every day. I've even started my first novel ' the one I've always wanted to write, but wasn't sure I was good enough at my art. I know if I don't try, I'll never know what it's like to actually find who I was destined to be, and I'll live a life full of regrets for having failed to try.
One valuable lesson I will definitely pass on to my children, is to follow your heart, despite all those who try to discourage them. I, for one, will no longer be one of those critics. My son, Sean, is an incredibly gifted singer, song writer, and guitarist. I used to push him to do all he could do to prepare for college, and consider a major in music education, so he could always teach and make a good living, if the band thing didn't pan out. No more will I be my son's critic, and squelch his dreams as being impossible If he must grow his hair long, and wear an earring, and play music all night, I will not rain on his parade. At least, he will know he tried to use his God-given gifts, and didn't let them lie dormant.
My daughter, like myself, has the passion for words. She writes stories in her free time. Thanks to the internet, I can find endless essay contests for her to enter. Sure we'll all meet with some discouragement and rejection, but we'll have the peace and contentment of doing what truly makes us happy ' what we were put here on this planet to do. In this, we will find the pot of gold and the end of the rainbow. If we aren't rich, at least our spirits will be. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Beware Goose Laying Golden EggsThe Internet is awash with money making scams. The general rule I always follow is that if it sounds too good to be true then it ..... At 41, I'm trying to reinvent myself, and follow my passion to write. For years, I've had what I considered the responsible job to pay the bills, and discounting writing as a valid career choice. I now want to follow the dream to become a Christian writer
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