| Monday, February 16, 2004 |
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"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. ~ Herman Cain
I have had some wonderful news that I have wanted to share for a few weeks. I haven't shared for two reasons. One is that I am superstitious, and I feared it would go away if I told. The other is because I fear putting people off and driving them away.
When I first started writing there were so many people I could share my success with. Now when I have good news to share it seems I have fewer and fewer people tell. I made sure I wasn't obnoxious when I shared either. Usually just a simple email: "I just wanted to let you know that I have a new article, if your interested, you can find it..." I was happy and I wanted to tell people, but now I regret doing it because these people seem to be gone. I don't know why. I am always happy to hear about the good fortune of others.
When bad things happen people have no problem asking me for details. I guess it is easier to accept someone's failure than it is to be happy for their success.
I share because I am happy, not because I want to brag or flaunt my success in someone else's face. I am proud of my accomplishments and I want to tell people. Is that really wrong? I hope not.
I am happy. I love what I am doing. I am not going to be sorry for it.
I was the most surprised by my news. Twenty four hours after I posted my first drawing on this blog, I was contacted by a woman and asked if I would illustrate the book she has written. That is the reason for my new addiction to drawing and the start of my new blog (A SunnyK Kind of Day). I was absolutely shocked and honored that someone would want me to draw for their book. I have always loved to draw, but never once considered I could be an artist. I am amazed how opportunities just appear. Everyday I realize more and more that the world is full of possibilities. |
posted by Kelly @ 2/16/2004 11:28:00 AM   |
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