I was just thinking that I need to complete the novel I started like 7 years ago but never finished. I have countless poems to type and organize into book format. Song lyrics need to be typed and at least crudely recorded so that I don't forget the arrangement. Movie scripts and television show concepts are running through my head. So much to do, so little time. Each new start towards completing my goal gets interrupted by something... migraine headaches, overwhelming fatigue, someone needs me to do this, that or the other. Excuses, excuses, reasons, problems, blah, blah & more blah.
So, I was surprised to find this message from Tyler Perry in my email. Okay, I am not special. I don't know Tyler. I am one of millions of fans who subscribe to his newsletter. But, I promise you, I felt like he was speaking directly to me today. And he called me the dreaded D word.
Hey Sunida,
IF YOU QUIT OR GIVE UP THEN YOU DON'T DESERVE IT!!
Process that and get back in the fight, DREAMER!
You can do it.
Your coach,
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Dreamer!!! You know, people who have big plans but never actually make good on them. There are always road blocks and problems... real or imagined, important or insignificant, difficult or easy, but effective. Yes, if they derail your plans, hogtie your hopes and deflate your aspirations, it doesn't matter what the reasons are, they are effective and that is all that should matter. Whatever is holding you back, has turned you into a dreamer. I say "you" because I know that I am not alone. There are numerous people who have gotten this message from Tyler Perry who feel that he is speaking directly to them as well.
Mr. Perry, I will not take this lying down! No, sir! I will finish my first novel, YaLaena Live! I will put together my books of poetry, do basic recordings of my song lyrics, write my first movie script and somehow get myself elevated past the level of a lowly dreamer. I have readers, movie goers, music lovers and television viewers to entertain. I was born to be an inspiration. And while I am always willing to help others, it's time to put me first and help myself.
Thank you, coach Perry. This reformed dreamer is claiming her status as a writer. Who's with me?
