“The worse part of
success is trying to find someone who is happy for you,” – Bette Midler
I believe being successful at anything stirs jealousy in
people with deep regret and voids. Or, people who know they are not doing their
life callings. Jealousy can be a great thing! It's a great eye-opener. It sort of tells people they are
not on the right path and to make a change. If you are jealous of someone who
is a celebrity surfer, then you may want to take some surf lessons. If you are
mad at people who are travelling, or in love, then maybe you should try to start
doing the same.
On the contrary, jealousy can also be bad and I have
encountered my fair share of it. The publishing community is filled with
subversive cattiness. Authors will literally pay people to write bad reviews on
your books. Or, they will have their die-hard fan readers go on Amazon or
wherever and write them. Instead of using that time to write or do something
positive they fill it with negativity.
I am not a fan of the submissive “hate.” If you do not like
me, I respect that, but don’t “pretend” to like me and then throw daggers at my
back as soon as I turn the corner. I try to keep the faith and stay away from
the drama but the more you do, the more people try to bring it to you.
“If you swim
effortlessly in the deep oceans, ride the waves to and from the shore, if you
can breathe underwater, and dine on the deep treasures of the sea; mark my
words, those who dwell on the rocks carrying nets will try to reel you in to
their catch. The last thing they want is for you to thrive in your habitat because
they stand in their atmosphere where they beg and gasp for some air.” C. Joybell
C.
It’s a general fact that some people don’t want to see others
do well. They want your life, but don’t want to work hard to obtain it. Being
successful is hard work. I have missed out on a bunch of sleep, fun and major
events because I had to stay home and write or monitor my business. There is no
written rule that ANYONE can’t be successful. I believe everyone can be
successful, if they try. And, success is different for everyone. Some people
want money, fame, a family, a great occupation…the list is endless, Just be
well cautioned that within your success there will be naysayers along the way.
Don’t get mad at them. Just send them a quick prayer filled with love and light
and keep walking in the OPPOSITE direction.
Besos,
Dahlia
