I applied for a writing fellowship in New York that I was super duper excited about. I prayed about it, journaled about it, envisioned it for myself, made it my screensaver on my laptop, claimed it, had sista-friends pray about it, and this was the response:
Many and plenty of exciting things happen for me, but sometimes the sad is mixed in there too. Life, right? Just wanted to make sure I was telling my whole story, not just the juicy milestones. Coincidentally (or not), Akilah tagged me in a post the night before I was turned down that read, “No is not a rejection; it is a cosmic redirection.”
For a moment, I was saying that “New York turned me down.” Language is important and because my goals do include living in New York within the next two years, it’s important that I mind what I say. New York didn’t turn me down. I was told no for this particular fellowship this time.
Send me your love, because I can never get enough of that, but don’t feel bad for me, baby. The cosmos are redirecting my ass back to New Orleans for about six months for own, personal fellowship. The Buzzfeed fellowship would have begun in January, so I’m relocating to Louisiana in January. Not letting the outcome of that situation determine my next move; I’m still (consciously) choosing.
Who dat? #Perspective
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7 responses to “My latest rejection letter”
New Orleans it is. This “rejection” is NOT the end of the world but, like U said, a “redirection”. You’re young, time is on your side. You’ll get there. Maybe not today, but you’ll get there. I’m 62, sick w/diabetes, barely see. I’ve always wanted to be a writer & live in NYC.Never happened forme. That’s OK because I STILL dream & I’m STILL here. Hang in there my intelligent one, keep striving, never give up, & dream. U never know what’s around the cornor. I love you♥
Like you said, “You’re still here” and we’re blessed to have you. I won’t give up and you shouldn’t either. I love you too, my African-American Arabian-Bedouin queen 🙂
Thanks for being brave enought to share the not so pretty stuff because it happens to us all. Love your genuine perspective. And yes, that may not be in the stars right now but you will be where you are supposed to be and on the path you need to be on. 🙂
Wrapping myself in your words for warmth. I’ll use them as wings later on though 😉 Thank you, sis.
So your leaving savannah???? Noo please don’t go!!!
“…Ain’t no ocean, ain’t no sea. Makidada. Keep my sister away from me.”
*tears* you will be missed truly !!!! 🙁