humbled...
April 13, 2008
Amazing things have been happening in past few days -- things that I'd only imagined, or dreamed...until now. I still haven't had time to reflect, or even to begin to understand what I'm feeling. Disbelief. Stunned excitement. A big honkin' dream. But mostly an overwhelming, profound sense of humility. I am humbled by this; by the reaction of my friends and family. I am blessed to have such friends and family. You make me want to work harder at the writing -- to work harder at being better -- at telling better stories. I am, and have been, beautifully buttressed by your support.
I never thought my joy would turn inward and backwards but it has. My life has exploded outward and I am beyond happy...but at the same time, I have a very clear and grounded understanding of where the real joy is -- in writing stories, playing with words, writing, being a writer.
I will carry on with a sort of goofy, wide-eyed awe and wonder.
Namaste.
4 Comments
1. Nicole Pakan had this to say: Apr 15, 2008 ~ 13:04 ~ #
Congrats on all of your recent successes. We are so proud of you!!!
2. Todd had this to say: Apr 16, 2008 ~ 10:13 ~ #
I’m all caught up. Methinks you were being coy in the Starbucks today.
3. Thomas had this to say: Apr 16, 2008 ~ 12:07 ~ #
I am SOOOO busted.
You, Todd, are way too CLEVER for me!!!
AHHHH!!!!!!
4. mary had this to say: Apr 16, 2008 ~ 22:24 ~ #
gush gush…i can’t stop gushing for the joy…
happiness a million times over
m.