Take a walk with me?
You smile and nod.
Would you like a hot drink first?
You shake your head. You had some tea before you came, you say to me.
I smile back. You’re so easy to be with. I grab my jacket and scarf and usher you out.
Have you rushed here? I only ask because your cheeks look flushed. The colour becomes you. You smile but give me no explanation.
I don’t push for an answer and just appreciate the fact that you’re here with me which is something that never ceases to surprise me. My heart flutters a little as I play with the idea of you being my friend for longer. I hope so. I like your visits I want to say but I don’t want to spoil the moment.
We walk down the street trying not to slip on the wet leaves – a glistening autumn carpet of gold, red and brown. There is a damp chill in the air and we button our jackets. I hook my arm around yours and match the smile on your face with a smile on mine and I feel I don’t have to tell you anything because you know how much you mean to me.
Let’s continue from yesterday’s post The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – Your Dreams and Thoughts (Part 1).
This following excerpt comes from Paulo Coelho’s website and we’re talking about his book The Alchemist:
Once we have accepted that love is a stimulus, we come up against the third obstacle: fear of the defeats we will meet on the path. We who fight for our dream, suffer far more when it doesn’t work out, because we cannot fall back on the old excuse: “Oh, well, I didn’t really want it anyway.”
We do want it and know that we have staked everything on it and that the path of the personal calling is no easier than any other path, except that our whole heart is in this journey. Then, we warriors of light must be prepared to have patience in difficult times and to know that the Universe is conspiring in our favor, even though we may not understand how.
There is some truth in that, don’t you think? If you pursue your dreams, I think you do suffer more when things aren’t progressing the way you want. But at least you tried, at least you stuck your head out, at least you risked it and you did your best – right?
If you’ve risk potential rejection and failure and you’ve done your best and never gave up – you cannot say you’ve failed. I don’t think you’ve failed at all. Those who failed are those didn’t even try.
This applies not only to the pursuing of your dreams but other areas of your life. I’ve always been the sort of person who would take the risk and step forward first and there’s that potential to get shot down.
Of course, I’d be lying if I said that when the bullet hits and the ground sinks underneath me that it didn’t hurt.
And yeah, you do feel stupid and you look around and you could see people asking themselves why you put yourself in that position in the first place if you knew you could get shot down.
But I believe the mind is stronger than you think it is.
Beating rejection and failure is like fighting monsters in a nightmare. You’ll never know when you’ll get a nightmare. It feels real while you’re in it. But you must believe that there is an end when you wake up and you find physically you’re okay. You have to sleep (to live) and nightmares (rejection, failure and defeat) happen. But you wake up and you’re okay.
It takes time but your mind is there to help you. It can be your worst enemy or your best friend. Make it your best friend. I have.
As it’s a Friday, I didn’t want this post to be too long.
Can I see you tomorrow?
I’ll finish it then. See you then?
What do you think?
Is your mind your worst enemy or your best friend?
Leave a comment. It’s good to know.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – Your Dreams, Love and Thoughts (Part 1)
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – Your Dreams, Failure and Thoughts (Part 2)
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – Your Dreams, Diversions and Thoughts (Part 1)
Chuck Sambuchino – An Interview: Published Book, Writing and a Writer’s Life (Part 1)
Chuck Sambuchino – An Interview: Published Book, Writing and a Writer’s Life (Part 2)
Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About Writing
Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About Numb the Character
Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About the Book Trailer Numb
“Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail.”
Marva Collins – Educator
CURRENT STATUS: Reminder, Motivator and Review Meeting (Read on if you want to join me in my Corporation of One meeting)
What l have learnt:
- Make a decisive commitment. How do you feel? If you feel good, keep the decision. If you don’t feel good, make another decisive commitment.
- 5 Life Skills You Already Have that Can Make You a Great Blogger (via ProBlogger).
- Style Faux Pas (via Jodie Renner Editing).
- Tips For Writing Effective Dialogue (via The Blood-Red Pencil).
- Enhanced E-books (via Rachelle Gardner’s blog).
What I am doing or have done/decided:
- Reading Charlotte Gray still.
- Started reading The Girl Who Played with Fire.
WORD COUNT:
Night Walker 159,000 words. Finished. Leaving to marinate.
Insomniac Foetus Ready to edit. Having a break before I start.
