Those of you that know me, know that I have never worn earplugs to a concert....and I'm sure I will need hearing aids by the time I'm 50! The louder the better! When RED played at WinterWonder Jam Friday, they were rockin and I felt every note! It was awesome!
In the last few days, I have talked to many different people who have asked me about my experience meeting the band, the concert, etc. Most people have been very positive; but there are some who have been negative or just don't get why I would get so excited about this.
I have tried to explain to those that fit in that category that it's something that just moved me. The band's music inspired me to start writing this novel and now I am up to my eyeballs in swords, dragons, skeletons, castles, good vs. evil, etc. In this season of my life- this is my passion. I'm eating, sleeping, breathing, talking battle tactics, maps, horses, sword play, wedding ceremonies, political issues, etc. In other words, I am fully "all in" this experience of writing my first novel.
I am learning that no matter what I say, some people are not going to "get" me or what I'm doing. And that is okay. Everyone has their own "thing". But I don't have to listen to the constant barrage of negative stuff. I can politely opt out of the conversation and 'agree to disagree' with the person and go on.
In other words, there are times I need to put my earplugs in. Don't misinterpret me- I'm not suggesting not listening to someone, but if their circular reasoning is in full force and I know I'm not going to change their minds, I need to stand strong in what I'm doing; in my passion- and block the negative stuff out.
Are there things in your life that you need to do this same thing with? Is there that one person that only speaks negative things that needs to be silenced in your head? I want to encourage you to stand strong in what it is that God has put into you....dont' let the naysayers have the last word. Live your passion!
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