Courage And Peanut Butter

--by unknown, posted Dec 3, 2014

A friend just self-published her second book, a work of fiction, available through a number of internet sites. She is an introvert. The idea that someone would leave a negative online review was worrying her to the point that she was missing out on the joy and celebration of having just written and published a second book.

I sent her a message that said no matter what, there will always be naysayers, especially when people can remain anonymous. I told her to acknowledge herself for her courage in stepping out of her comfort zone and following a dream.

I suggested that she adopt the mindset that if the naysayers are not out there in the arena with her (and they never are) then she shouldn't care about their feedback. I told her that sometimes curling up under a blanket with the TV remote and a jar of peanut butter isn't so bad either.

She sent me a text with a big thank you and a picture of a jar of peanut butter and a spoon..

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Posted by unknown
Dec 3, 2014
Comments (10)

Readers Comments

wavingatyou wrote: The only way to eat peanut butter :)

mindyjourney wrote: Great support for friend :))) and purrfect words. Thank you for sharing you peanutbutter wisdom with us. Blessings of a spoonful of jelly too :))

voyager950 wrote: What a wonderful story of encouragement for a dear friend. I was really inspired by it and will pay it forward by sending a few words of encouragement to a relative and a dear friend.

sandyremillard wrote: Great encouragement that she needed! Wishing her good luck with her books and she's darn lucky to have you as her friend. :}

Mish wrote: :)) loved reading this

vitalreiki wrote: Exactly, you gotta focus on the positive. That's an amazing achievement. Please pass on my best wishes to her.

unknown wrote: Mish and Vitalreiki, thank you for your comments. I will pass on your best wishes, which she will appreciate!

jomartin87112 wrote: she is very brave and I'm proud of her!

debbe530 wrote: Love it. I have a good friend who is an multi-published online author too. I still gets him but he knows the value of his contributions and take it in stride. I agree with Mish and vitalreiki. There is an author lurking me but the self censor overrules her most of the time. Good on her and you for your encouragement.

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