Q is for Quitter

This is what I'm not. There are many fun words that start with Q. Some of which go along with writing, like query, but the word quitter or quit resonated stronger for me today.

It's SO easy to quit when something is hard. So easy to quit trying to lose weight when sitting at the computer is much easier than hitting the pavement for a rain pelting run. It's easier to quit practicing the piano than it is to force yourself to sit on a hard bench day after day pounding the ivories.

For a moment, for a split second, I thought about not writing anymore. When my publisher and I split ways, it just seemed too hard, too overwhelming, and too depressing to keep going. I wanted to hole up and feel sorry for myself. I wanted everyone else to feel sorry for me too. I soon found I was miserable taking that route, so when my self imposed pity party was over, I pulled myself up by the boot straps and got back to work. I had to. I love writing too much.

Don't quit what you love. Don't quit what will make you healthy. Don't quit trying to improve your relationships. It's why we're here on earth--to learn to press forward, to learn to overcome difficulties, to become stronger, happier, healthier people.

This song says it all . . .

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin
Smilers never lose and frowners never win
So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in

Don't be a quitter!