Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Always Follow Your Heart

The heart is fragile. I'm not talking about the heart as in the organ that resides within the body, but the heart that makes the world go around. The heart that aches sometimes. The heart that jumps for joy sometimes. The heart that keep us going, following our dreams.

The heart is such a complex word when associated with feelings deep inside. I think I may have felt every feeling this little heart of mine can handle. The ups and the downs. And in the end, it's my heart that I try to follow to lead me to happiness. But it's a tricky thing following your heart. It can sometimes be painful, downright agonizing. On the upside, it can lead to immense joy that can't be measured in any earthly way.

Writing is my dream. It is what my heart is telling me to do. I want to succeed so blasted much. My heart is full of this dream. Yet, it can be so darn right sad sometimes. I've been led down a road I never thought I would take. That of being a writer. If someone would have told me at the very beginning just how hard this route would be, I'm not sure I'd have chosen it. I am glad someone didn't tell me that at the beginning, though. It would have kept me from growing in ways unimaginable.

Would I give up the last two and a half years of hard work? Nope. Never.

My heart is still driving me forward, even when it feels like its on its last beat. And it's taking a lot of patience. More than I thought possible. But as the saying goes: Patience is a virtue. One that I don't possess much of. Haha My patience is being tried in other parts of my life, so it's doubly hard. Argh!

I know I will be published one day. The patience will pay off. And my heart will be stronger for it. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Don't give up. Keep on typing away. Be proactive. And for heaven's sake, believe in yourself. Follow your heart!

Now, I have to eat my words. *gobble gobble gobble*

What is your heart telling you? Where is it leading you?

Writing. Jewels.

14 comments:

  1. My patience is being tried in other parts of my life, so it's doubly hard

    Isn't that the way it works? I've always wondered if I listened to the Lord the first time and figured things out he wouldn't try me on the same thing in ALL the parts of life. I don't know if I'll ever figure it out as I'm completely clueless and he has to hit me upside the head or surround me with something for me to get it.

    Anyway, back tot he subject...follow your heart, great advice. :)

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    1. I swear God sure wants me to wait. And wait I will do. It sucks. But I know His plan for me is better than mine. I just keep digging my heals in the ground and go forward.

      Go foward and right. Keep following your heart!

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  2. If you're not following it, the heart only grows weaker.

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  3. It's always reminding me not to give up. I gave up once. Now I'm back with a vengeance. Keep your dream alive. It will fall into place someday--just not at the precise moment we want it to....

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    1. That's my life story... Things don't happen when I want, but definitely when they should. Thanks for your support. And by golly, I'm glad you started writing again! Good on ya.

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  4. Great post! I agree - you have to keep following your heart. Writing is really hard and it's easy to get discouraged sometimes but if it's what you love, you push through the tough moments.

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    1. Thanks, Ghenet. Writingis discouraging. We can do this by banding together. I think this is why I posted this, for those who need to know they aren't alone. Keep on going! :D

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  5. You're awesome Julia! I think the only thing we can really do in life is follow our heart. But like you said - that doesn't make it any easier. However, I do feel like it helps use grow into whatever and whoever we are meant to be.

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    1. Wise words from Leigh. :D Thanks for stopping by, chica!

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  6. The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. At least that's what the bible says.

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    1. Haha. Sometimes it is misleading. Darn that heart. Thanks for commenting. :D

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  7. Sounds like maybe I'm not the only one who's been feeling a little beat up lately. lol

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    1. Oh, man, I can't tell you how beat up I've been lately... Not just with writing but with all areas of my life. Ugh! But life goes on. Hope you're doing well, Donna. *hugs*

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