tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post5729266052460635796..comments2024-03-18T09:40:52.281-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: A Word on EnvyElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38067898129635249292012-04-24T17:37:28.391-06:002012-04-24T17:37:28.391-06:00Yes, please! I loved this talk.Yes, please! I loved this talk.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79890540506065360382012-04-23T15:17:47.415-06:002012-04-23T15:17:47.415-06:00Natlie--I totally misunderstood--Ditto goes to you...Natlie--I totally misunderstood--Ditto goes to you and Casey's blog! And Elana's!! You guys all rock!!Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68854934714854947842012-04-22T22:22:41.150-06:002012-04-22T22:22:41.150-06:00I'm completely behind this!
I try to look at...I'm completely behind this! <br /><br />I try to look at it from this perspective--If someone nabs an agent it means unknown authors can still get representation. If someone's book hits the big time it means people are still reading.<br /><br />We are all in this together. Just say NO to envy!Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-7747739622483731402012-04-22T16:51:54.083-06:002012-04-22T16:51:54.083-06:00It's one of the Commandments. Shame they took ...It's one of the Commandments. Shame they took them out of schools for fear someone would actually follow them, isn't it?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-80733471812048419242012-04-22T11:27:15.887-06:002012-04-22T11:27:15.887-06:00I'm always in for more kindness, gratitude, an...I'm always in for more kindness, gratitude, and a happier way to live. :) <br /><br />Personally, it's hard for me to understand being jealous of another writers' success. It's not like there's a success pie with only so many slices. Everyone can have a slice. And there are thousands of different pies! (Mmmm...pie.) The only time I really feel "envy" in this situation isn't really envy at all. It's more of a disappointment with myself for not being farther along than I'd like. But I tell myself that my journey is different and my slice of pie is based on a different menu.<br /><br />And then I raise my glass to someone else's slice and we party! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76804407039017551152012-04-21T22:45:14.011-06:002012-04-21T22:45:14.011-06:00*raises hand*
I listened to this talk...twice. Re...*raises hand*<br /><br />I listened to this talk...twice. Rewound it on my DVR right after it first aired. Good stuff. When I spread the love, life is a happier place. Thanks for the reminder.Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-259386374950330722012-04-21T13:22:58.486-06:002012-04-21T13:22:58.486-06:00Lovely post! My hand's up too.Lovely post! My hand's up too.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73001025164928352202012-04-21T09:21:13.426-06:002012-04-21T09:21:13.426-06:00LOVE!LOVE!Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-72699255051602401172012-04-21T09:12:41.070-06:002012-04-21T09:12:41.070-06:00I'll raise my hand and my coffee cup to that. ...I'll raise my hand and my coffee cup to that. The world could certainly use more kindness and gratitude, especially the one I live in (I have GOT to get a new day job *sigh*).Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63257667055022854712012-04-21T08:03:01.108-06:002012-04-21T08:03:01.108-06:00Thank you for sharing this. I needed the reminder,...Thank you for sharing this. I needed the reminder, especially while I am querying. Have a great weekend!Anita Saxenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444339735834716979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54681168353341742672012-04-20T21:01:21.829-06:002012-04-20T21:01:21.829-06:00Natalie! SUPER congrats! Writer's Digest picke...Natalie! SUPER congrats! Writer's Digest picked my blog a few weeks ago for writing site of the week and I was so excited. I could NOT imagine BEST 101!!! WOW!!<br /><br />So AWESOME! <br /><br />I'm surprised they hadn't already picked BOOKSHELF MUSE? I can't live without your site. BIG congrats!!!Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-7965253883372970952012-04-20T20:47:24.873-06:002012-04-20T20:47:24.873-06:00VERY nice, Elana! That's right. Very well-said...VERY nice, Elana! That's right. Very well-said. Amen!Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53481339985392716552012-04-20T20:29:32.269-06:002012-04-20T20:29:32.269-06:00I try to celebrate the success of others and turn ...I try to celebrate the success of others and turn those little envy niggles into glimpses of the possible.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-56004149163554243102012-04-20T20:27:34.294-06:002012-04-20T20:27:34.294-06:00Very wise words. I'm all for more kindness! &q...Very wise words. I'm all for more kindness! "Rejoice with those who rejoice..." that way, every day's a party! Hey, I need an excuse to break out the brownie mix, and if it can't be for my good news, it might as well be for some else's.<br /><br />Thanks for helping me gain some perspective.<br /><br />BethBeth Overmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820441246149409581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-34196038659497464462012-04-20T18:34:04.788-06:002012-04-20T18:34:04.788-06:00I LOVED this talk. Especially the part about envy ...I LOVED this talk. Especially the part about envy forcing us to be unhappy anytime anyone else has good fortune. I think this will need to be my go-to talk when I start getting jealous.Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58546927736280061282012-04-20T17:36:12.371-06:002012-04-20T17:36:12.371-06:00Hand is up. Thanks for this. ;0)Hand is up. Thanks for this. ;0)Jenny S. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59963554815020146242012-04-20T17:31:18.813-06:002012-04-20T17:31:18.813-06:00When I feel a twinge of envy trying to sneak up on...When I feel a twinge of envy trying to sneak up on me, I remember the commandment that tells us not covet anything of your neighbors--I'm sure that includes their book deal or movie option! It becomes a no-brainer--you can't argue with God. Don't covet what's not yours and focus on establishing what is.<br /><br />Easier said than done sometimes, but we have to get in the habit of putting this into practice. It's a life-long lesson.<br /><br />Once again, thanks Elana for touching on a much needed subject :-)June Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570382577796763370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-72186110788883657482012-04-20T17:03:50.502-06:002012-04-20T17:03:50.502-06:00My hand is up too!My hand is up too!Lori Ann Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07475399413507876752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-48184916635535592832012-04-20T16:05:19.193-06:002012-04-20T16:05:19.193-06:00*raises both hands* Memememe!
I admit that somet...*raises both hands* Memememe! <br /><br />I admit that sometimes it's hard to be happy for other people when they're finding success and I'm not, but only if I let it be. Most times, I don't. <br /><br />When I'm cheering with my friends, or even strangers, I am looking to them, gathering courage and hope, because their moments of happiness and success mean that someday I will have those things too. <br /><br />And I think hope is a much better feeling than envy.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58547860822915794342012-04-20T14:51:09.972-06:002012-04-20T14:51:09.972-06:00What a great speech! My friend Jean Oram chatted a...What a great speech! My friend Jean Oram chatted about a related topic today! (http://jeanoram.com/blog/2012/04/20/writers-givers-gain/)<br /><br />It's really all about the way we want to be :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-40489659741315261142012-04-20T14:40:45.744-06:002012-04-20T14:40:45.744-06:00Excellent quote! I just listened to it the other d...Excellent quote! I just listened to it the other day while exercising and remember it stood out to me.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210398194494998143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-87638929402859319352012-04-20T14:23:16.982-06:002012-04-20T14:23:16.982-06:00Thanks for sharing that, Elana!
I'm all for ki...Thanks for sharing that, Elana!<br />I'm all for kindess and happiness!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-12923797836081451902012-04-20T13:27:03.171-06:002012-04-20T13:27:03.171-06:00Perfect, perfect, perfect post! Such a wonderful ...Perfect, perfect, perfect post! Such a wonderful lesson in there! Be happy for others. Yes. I'm in!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47864180190934205402012-04-20T12:39:13.753-06:002012-04-20T12:39:13.753-06:00My hand is up! I feel lucky that I've never be...My hand is up! I feel lucky that I've never been one to compare myself to others. This has its faults, too (I'm sometimes *too* independent), but it helps keep me grounded. Both in up times and down. <br /><br />Thanks for a great and timely post, Elana. :)Margo Rowderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894653672801960682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-65349326249429694712012-04-20T11:46:27.911-06:002012-04-20T11:46:27.911-06:00"Envy is a mistake that keeps on giving...&qu..."Envy is a mistake that keeps on giving..." Love it.<br />I'm so happy for my friends when they get that publishing contract! I love their success stories. <br />On the other side, I have friends/family I don't tell when we have good things happen to us because they begrudgingly celebrate with us have a few barbed remarks.<br />Be happy for each other! Build each other up! It will come back to you someday!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.com