by Beth Vogt @BethVogt
Snags and debris.
We’re not going to make it through life without running it to one or the other
… or both.
Snags are impediments
to progress … irritants, interferences, interruptions … we want to go one way
and they push and prod us another, holding us back from our goals.
But debris … that’s
another kind of danger that can weigh you down, pull you under, and
drown you.
Snags can leave marks
— a scratch here, a bruise there. Debris, however, can be lethal. Emotional
debris like guilt … regret … shame … fear … they pile up on us and dishearten
us.
Best to heed Anne
Shannon Monroe’s words and “Pull yourself loose and go on.”
How?
- Ask for help from someone standing on firm ground — someone who sees the truth you’ve lost sight of.
- Recognize the debris for what it is: garbage. Nothing more, nothing less.
- Regain your focus. Realize you are stuck — remember where you’re headed — and start moving again.
In Your Words:
What snags have you run into recently? How do you avoid debris that stops the
forward motion in your life?
TWEETABLE
Tired of having to hurry up and wait..
ReplyDeleteJennifer: I understand the "hurry up and wait" part of the writing world. I believe it's good to admit the waiting is wearing on us. It's also good not to wait alone. I hope you have found your writing "safety net": your trusted community of friends and mentors who encourage you as you walk the writing road. Who pray for you and with you -- and that you can encourage and pray for, too. And yes, celebrating others' successes while you wait for yours makes a difference. It may feel forced at first, but doing so lifts our spirits.
DeleteExcellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karla.
Delete