tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post7434708636667021195..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: How to attract a Black Dog into your working lifeJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25400759800487431502012-02-15T12:03:30.645+10:002012-02-15T12:03:30.645+10:00Great post Paula. I can definitely relate. When th...Great post Paula. I can definitely relate. When the black dog comes to visit me I think "how dare other Christian magazines do well / why are they doing so well / it's not fair!" but the reality is there is plenty of room for all of us in God's Kingdom, and I bless them and wish them well (most of the time anyways!).Footprints Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623190578935913157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-57274489035006605182012-01-27T16:51:48.578+10:002012-01-27T16:51:48.578+10:00I'm going to copy them out too, and place them...I'm going to copy them out too, and place them beside my writer's prayer. It's so easy to wade into the writing world, minus the skin and backbone needed to get us where God wants us to go. Thanks so much Paula, for sharing this!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63878934669445569572012-01-27T09:30:00.778+10:002012-01-27T09:30:00.778+10:00I love your honest post, Paula. I am going to prin...I love your honest post, Paula. I am going to print out your tips and keep a copy handy. I suspect that I am predisposed to 'black dogs'. They seem to be part of my passionate genetic make-up. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or down, I always ask God what He thinks. I never fail to get that loving response - even if it involves discipline. PS: I love my dog – Noodle is not black. He is brown and white and very cute.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-78497640859439397762012-01-27T08:43:31.335+10:002012-01-27T08:43:31.335+10:00Great post, Paula. I keep focussing on Jesus, beca...Great post, Paula. I keep focussing on Jesus, because with him I walk an amazing journey towards the purpose he has for my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50182467676662026432012-01-26T19:03:37.445+10:002012-01-26T19:03:37.445+10:00Narelle, most definitely! The comparison game is n...Narelle, most definitely! The comparison game is not one we're meant to play, so no wonder it can make us feel so discouraged when we do :)Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83872951690658003652012-01-26T15:06:18.579+10:002012-01-26T15:06:18.579+10:00Paula, great post! I think No. 1 on your list can ...Paula, great post! I think No. 1 on your list can cause us a lot of grief. It can be hard to focus on our own unique journey and not compare our success, or lack of success, with others. It's all about attitude :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66404882454080043002012-01-26T09:11:08.596+10:002012-01-26T09:11:08.596+10:00Yes, in fact, we authors may even be among those w...Yes, in fact, we authors may even be among those who do see fruits for our efforts more so than others at times :)Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11081107026552610832012-01-26T09:09:37.692+10:002012-01-26T09:09:37.692+10:00And they cost a lot to feed, the man's best fr...And they cost a lot to feed, the man's best friend type and this type, either in money or emotional energy or both. The hard work of staying positive definitely pays off.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56060852831283351662012-01-26T09:08:01.425+10:002012-01-26T09:08:01.425+10:00Absolutely, Jo! That one goes on the list for sure...Absolutely, Jo! That one goes on the list for sure.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-5587828340873774172012-01-26T09:07:25.930+10:002012-01-26T09:07:25.930+10:00Hi Margaret, I'm sure many would agree, these ...Hi Margaret, I'm sure many would agree, these are very easy things to slip into.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86991566712670389762012-01-26T09:04:38.701+10:002012-01-26T09:04:38.701+10:00Thanks Paula. Interesting post. May I be bold enou...Thanks Paula. Interesting post. May I be bold enough to add one more. Don't praise God continually!Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46066787405681680132012-01-26T07:46:27.746+10:002012-01-26T07:46:27.746+10:00No black dogs for me thanks. I don't like dogs...No black dogs for me thanks. I don't like dogs. Not even the man's-best-friend kind. Not even if they're cute little puppies with a pink ribbon tied around their neck. Keep them away from me! :)<br /><br />In all seriousness, it is definitely hard work to keep a positive attitude all the time, but it sure beats crumbling into self-pity and depression.Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29529680952119069062012-01-26T05:44:43.942+10:002012-01-26T05:44:43.942+10:00Hey Paula,
Hang in there because God does have a p...Hey Paula,<br />Hang in there because God does have a plan for all of our writings even if sometimes it is hard for us to see. On the bright side He gives us plenty of opportunities to show are faithfulness and trust in him by continuing to write in his strength.Jennifer Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284057776201270126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44252626151072602892012-01-25T19:39:29.215+10:002012-01-25T19:39:29.215+10:00Very true, Paula. I like the way you phrased your ...Very true, Paula. I like the way you phrased your points in the "do" rather than "don't" position - very imaginative!Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86249522177963894102012-01-25T18:17:54.350+10:002012-01-25T18:17:54.350+10:00Hi lovely ladies,
Thanks for stopping by. Rita, I...Hi lovely ladies, <br />Thanks for stopping by. Rita, I'm going to have to borrow that final quote of yours to remind myself often! That's a gem.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47000464816180797662012-01-25T17:01:25.122+10:002012-01-25T17:01:25.122+10:00No one but another author can really appreciate th...No one but another author can really appreciate that list, Paula. If we haven't yet experienced any of those soul-sapping discouragements, it'll happen when we least expect it. Who else cheerfully pours themselves into their work day after day and year after year without decent remuneration? And yet we do it because it's our calling. We may never know this side of heaven who has been blessed, challenged or even comforted by our stories. Yes, we write fiction, but it's not airy-fairy stuff, it's based on real life situations. We are preaching the Good News with our pens, or should I say,computers! Maybe I can paraphrase a little..."How blessed are the fingers of those who tap out the Good News for their readers!"Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81040307864583352052012-01-25T14:12:46.622+10:002012-01-25T14:12:46.622+10:00Hi Paula,
Loved your title. I agree that it's ...Hi Paula,<br />Loved your title. I agree that it's us who often invite that little black dog for company. And we can do much to turn him away or turn him into a frisky happy dog that barks in appreciation instead! Many thanks for some great pointers in keeping ourselves focussed and persevering!<br />Thanks also for the reminder that sometimes we have to change ourselves and our expectations in order to make our writing life much more rich and fulfilling!<br />Blessings and thanks,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.com