In A World Of Professionals....

           This line keeps playing in my head from a song I used to listen to alot by John Reuben, "I feel like an amateur in a world of professionals", and I can empathize lately...ALOT. In this pursuit, endeavor, whatever you wanna call it of writing it's definitely been humbling. I have heard, read, and reflected on some EXTREMELY talented writers. I then ask the question, "Is it worth it?". Usually this is me wrestling with self conscious insecurities while reflecting on these words I've written. 

       

          Sometimes I feel VERY encouraged by things I've written, other times the looming defeated mindset seeks to take me down and leave me there. Ironically though, even here a fire of persistence tends to rise in me and I start to write again. 

         

           Most people don't know the struggle behind it all, or exactly why I write. I sincerely don't care about fame, or even being rich; I just long to create something that makes a good impact. I've known blue collar work most of my life, and find the standard types of work (and pursuits in general; aside from engaging my family and Jesus in daily living) boring and unfulfilling. To break free from the usual daily grind, do something I enjoy (and find a surprising amount of actual skill in), as well as impact others while making income has been a dream for me; so I write from a heart to make good change that stretches beyond me (and if I inspire others to do so through such an example as this, even better!). 

         

        I don't know what your skill sets are, what you enjoy, or even hope to do really well in; I only hope you seek to hone whatever that craft is, even if you're an amateur in a world of professionals.


Sidenote: If any of the writing on this blog has made a good impact on your life in someway (EVEN if it was something you may have enjoyed reading for a particular reason), please feel free to share this blog with someone else who could be blessed also. Thank you for your support! 



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