I found a terrific writing site (thanks to my friend Sugana) — The Daily Post: Daily Prompts provides a NEW daily prompt every day to give every writer a way to put a spark in her/his creativity. I decided to join this group every so often...
Today's Prompt is TRIUMPH
The
definition of Triumph: [noun] a great victory or achievement; [verb] achieve a
victory; be successful
It’s a hard thing for many of us to acknowledge our
successes, our triumphs. So many of us lack the ability to see ourselves as
successful and worthy. One of the professions that is often known for wearing
our self-doubts is that of a writer. …yours truly is a writer, a novelist and
journalist.
When I find myself in a funk and I need encouragement I can
nudge people close to me and wrangle compliments from their lips to feed my
fragile ego, but then I feel bad that I’ve gone “fishing”. Something else I do,
especially late at night when it just wouldn’t be right to telephone someone
just for a little ego soothing, is make a list of any and all things I’ve done
that I am proud about. Maybe I am just being kind to myself but I often come up
with a lengthy list (and no I am not posting it, bragging is not something I am
comfortable with).
Now I don’t know if others would agree with the things I feel
some success about — I know for a fact that not everyone holds the same values
that I do. Surely I would fall flat if someone only looks at a stunning figure
or the grand dame of the manor; I really don’t care though because those values
don’t impress me. I guess there is a bit of conceit in that I do not do the
things I do to impress others, I do something because I feel it is the right
thing to do and hopefully benefits those around me.
I see value in family relationships and the respect that a
parent gets from his/her children. I see value in a long term marriage. I see
value when someone gets up and keeps on going even after being struck down by
some misfortune. And most of all I see value when someone has touched other
lives to make them, even a little bit, better.
On my list I do have references to my marriage, my children
and my writing. While I rarely get satisfaction from extolling my own virtues,
I do very much enjoy a bit of bragging about my husband and my children, people
that I truly admire and respect.
My husband has always been determined, never takes the easy way if it isn’t the right way, he has always worked hard whether it’s a job or a personal quest, and he has always put his family first. My offspring have grown into remarkable human beings, both give of themselves to others, they are intelligent and capable.
My husband has always been determined, never takes the easy way if it isn’t the right way, he has always worked hard whether it’s a job or a personal quest, and he has always put his family first. My offspring have grown into remarkable human beings, both give of themselves to others, they are intelligent and capable.
Collectively as first responders and educators my husband and
children have saved lives, comforted those in need, put out fires, and given
others the means to do the same. And it always seems whatever these people
decide to tackle, they have a can do attitude that always comes through. More than
anything each one of them CARES. I can only hope that they take at least a
little pride in me, it would truly be only a portion of what I feel for them.
Not every accomplishment is earth shattering, few will be
considered newsworthy. But each accomplishment is our own whether we wish to
brag or stay quiet
What are you proud of today?
