There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream.  ~Author Unknown

 Last night I learned a little lesson in perseverance, and thought that I would share…

 After having some car trouble I decided to make the trek home from work. I figured the walk couldn’t be that bad after all the drive was only 20 minutes. I was determined to make it home in time to tuck my princess in bed.

 So I started my journey, I had to walk past forests, through a trench and at the side of a highway. I was tired after working a 13 hour day and truthfully began to feel like I had lost my damn mind. An hour and a half later I quickly realized that I was in well over my head.  However, at this point I was at the halfway mark between home and work, I could either make the hour and a half trek back to work or I could continue to walk on.  I know what you’re thinking ‘why not take a cab or the bus?’ that would be the logical thing to do but I figured a “little” walk would clear my mind.

 So I continued on, at this point my uggs were soaked as were my socks and feet. I was soaked from the rain and I could feel painful blisters forming on my feet, and yet I pressed on. I used the time to reflect on my career, this was time for me and God to have a heart to heart.

 I remember when I first said that I wanted to be a professional writer everyone told me that I was crazy.  There were the usual responses like, “the fields too competitive” or “it’s too hard to get a publishing deal.” While the vast majority of people in my life (some family members included) did NOT support my decision, there are people that supported me from the day I picked up the pen.  The people that supported my decisions are the ones that are still around today and I can count them on one hand. These are the people that are often tormented by me to read my latest scripts, revisions and poems (I feel bad for them).

 I digress.

 My career path was difficult, as was my trek home. There were many rejections, many doors closing and many doubts going down the road. Yet, I pressed on knowing that I was determined to be respected and successful in my field. I accepted the rejections, fixed the problem and attempted again. When one door closed, I continued down the street knocking on every door until someone opened up. Whenever I had a moment of doubt I read the messages, texts, tweets and emails I got as inspiration to continue. The little success that I have now is a result of my persistence.

 It’s not an easy decision to travel a road alone, its gets lonely; there are times when you’re discouraged but the key to reaching the end is perseverance.

 Without perseverance I would not have my book coming out, my website, a radio segment etc.

 The lesson I learnt is this: no matter how long the road seems, the goal is attainable through hard work, determination and perseverance. Right now I feel that I am at the half way mark in my career; I can either run scared or I can continue down my path to success. Which would you choose?

 So I leave you with one of my favorite quotes (other than mine of course) …

 With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.  ~Thomas Foxwell Buxton

  xoxo

 Elle

 p.s. I did make it home in time to tuck my princess into bed thanks to my king who pulled a surprise rescue mission and helped me to expedite my journey.

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