Everybody who’s enjoyed some kind of success and Oprah will tell you that you can be great. That you are unique, special, fantastic, phenomenal…
But there’s a trap. It’s quite obvious, actually. As most things in life are.
You CAN be great.
You can.
Whether you will or not, it’s an entirely different question.
Because, you see, the real thing is this: it’s not about what you stand to gain if you do something, but what levels of suffering you are willing to endure.
It’s not about having a six pack and getting all kinds of reactions from people. It’s about enjoying the workouts, the diet, the soreness, all that…
You know the suffering of writers?
First, if you want to write about anything worth reading, you’ve got to sell your heart. You know, write about those things that hurt, the ones you kind of don’t even want to tell your priest or your therapist or your closest friend.
Those kind of things.
The thoughts you wish you never had, the past you wish you could forget…
You write about that.
It is the most difficult thing you can use words for.
But you do it. Because you have to. Because you need to.
And if that wasn’t enough, you might never gain anything for doing this.
Not money, not fame, not glory, not even a thank you.
It isn’t fair, you say?
It never is.
No one promised fair.
It’s just how it is.
You write from the heart because you enjoy the pain of being a writer.
Because tears turn into words.
Not gold.
But words.
And sometimes tears turn into words that matter to someone else.
And this makes them worth more than all the gold in the world.
Those who really care about your tears will never let them drop on the ground. They will love to pic them in their fists before they touch the ground. Ordinary people don’t know the value of pearls. A diamond is forever.
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Truly loved it..!! ❣️
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Once again… truly well said <3
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Great article. I agree, if you want to make true changes in life you have got to make a lifestyle change and stick with it.
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Some would even say that Oprah has enjoyed a modicum of success.
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Interesting article
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What an inspiring piece of writing. Loved it. ‘enjoy the suffering, sell one’s heart to write’ Oh man! amazing. I was advised by my professor once, to write my heart out, as if no one else is gonna read what I’ve written. This article made my day 😊
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I really need to read this.
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This one really touched my heart!
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