Monday, June 1, 2009

Taking a Step, Falling Down, and Crashing Through Barriers

Well, the day is finally here-I am going to start an on-line class on how to become a freelance writer. I have put up many barriers to chasing the writing dream--I can't do it now because of work; I can't do it now because we have to look for a house; I can't do it now because I have to watch Ice Road Truckers on The History Channel. Aren't these just lame excuses? I think that the real reason for not taking the step is facing the fear of tripping and falling face first along the way. What if I can't write? What if I get writer's block? What if no one wants to read what I do write?



I watched a pledge drive on our local PBS channel about taking away barriers that keep you from realizing your dreams. Today I am going to crash through the barriers and take the first step. I may trip; I may fall; I may even get bruised a little or a lot. I think that the secret is to get up and keep moving. Take a deep breath and go!

2 comments:

Nicole said...

Awesome! Good luck! :D

Jillian said...

Hey, I decided to become a writer, too! Very cool, but it's a scary step.