Sometimes the job takes longer than we plan, and the recognition is less than we feel we deserve.
On the surface, the world might see a finished book or painting or beautiful quilt.
But no one knows the hours upon hours of work--the proverbial "blood, sweat, and tears"--it took to bring that creation to life.
A lot of the hard work that goes into producing something is never seen or acknowledged, and if the work itself isn't acknowledged (in that it doesn't sell or isn't reviewed or even if it's flat-out rejected) it's easy to become discouraged.
A reward at the finish line is great--it can be amazing, even--but sometimes the finish line has to be enough.
Stay passionate about the work you do. It's important.
Make your contribution.
Be grateful for the opportunity to create.
Be Brilliant!
~Katie~
