Ups and Downs

For the past several weeks, I have been upbeat and optimistic, but today I have hit an emotional valley. Nothing major has happened in my life to cause this.

I've been writing, taking classes on marketing, taking care of business, and spending spare time with family. I have four years left of a five year plan to market my writings, and become established as a writer. I have a five year plan because this will not happen overnight without divine intervention.

Unfortunately, I'm human. After several weeks of effort, while getting some positive feedback and response for my efforts, I'm not seeing the results I have hoped to achieve. I'm impatient I suppose.

There are always ups and downs in business and marketing. There are always ups and downs in our emotions. Often critical lows occur after amazing highs. And, sometimes, as is my case, steady efforts and consistent progress toward my personal and business goals hits a low spot after a minor setback.

I know this will pass, and I'm not about to give up. If my efforts turn out to be nothing more than an interesting hobby, I have still enjoyed the ride. I'm fortunate to love my stories, and delving into the world I've created for my characters. So the entertainment value alone is worth it.

Until the Lord takes me out of this life, I am determined to press on and trudge back up to the mountain top, then hopefully retire to the rolling foothills. The valleys aren't as deep and the highs come a little easier. I grew up in the rolling hills of Missouri, so I guess this is where I feel comfortable.

Lori Vidak