Some chapters will be exciting and others boring. I will quickly share achievements. Therefore, it would only be fair to speak on disappointing times. None of this information will be to boast or ask for sympathy. It’ll be written to express myself...to show someone he or she isn’t alone in their concerns & struggles...to make someone LOL...and others to STH (shake their head).
Some will skim over the Table of Contents trying to identify only things that is pertinent to their life. Then, so effortlessly, flip through my work deciphering what THEY think is important.
There are a few that will only read the Acknowledgments to see if they recognize the individual/people I think played a big enough role in my life to receive accolades.
Some will only read the Foreword then try to sum up my life by just these few words. Words meant to be an introduction to an eventful journey not a tool to pass judgment.
There will be a faithful few who will look forward to interacting with my thoughts. Regardless of where my book will fit in the ole Dewy Decimal System, they will continue to read my work. Others will continue to cheer me on and use my work as a much needed comedy break.
To all the ones that aren't interested in reading my rough draft-thinking it has no substance, step away from my manuscript. If you can't stand by me while I make mistakes, use the wrong tone or can’t get my point across swiftly, surely I don't want you around once my work is edited and tucked in a nice leather cover. I won't need your time, once my pages are smoothed and lined in gold. If I never make it on the Bestseller List, yet my words have inspired one person or made someone ROTFL then I can say it was worth opening up my life to share with others.
THE END
Of course, this has a double meaning. I am really comparing the reactions of people in my present life to the possible reactions of folks if I ever wrote an autobiography. People are quick to judge you although they don’t know the complete story. However, there are some that will stand by you when you are a piece of coal until you transform into a beautiful diamond-flaws and all!
Taz, thanks for the inspiration.
In all things pray and seek the Lord. Allow Him to help you make decisions-not Kooley! These are just my thoughts, opinion and experiences.
