introducing...danene elise!

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I went for it!!!!

Words I never imagined I'd read in my inbox.  At first I assumed this couldn't be real...but then I reminded myself that I am an active participant in my life. I made a commitment to be open to possibilities and receiving positive feedback. My life-long habit of inwardly snuffing out the good and not believing friends who were being honest, supportive and loving was destructive. And it perpetuated a cloud of negativity in my life. In quiet moments of reflection, I recognize and appreciate that taking a leap of faith is extremely powerful and gives me reason to feel grateful, fortunate and loved. The response might be quietly subtle or big and obvious, but it is always present. Following this moment of reflection, I read the email a second time.  

"I would love to talk to you about including some of your pieces in one of our upcoming publications. I really think your art would be a great fit in our magazine."  

As I have hinted to above, I am very skilled at taking an interaction like this down a million plus one negative paths, but I choose to be an active participant in my life!  I choose to immerse myself in the excitement of the possibility.  It is possible that my art will be selected for the summer publication and this is cool. It is possible that if my art is selected, I will have the opportunity to write a few words about my inspiration and process. This is amazing! And really exciting!!!

I asked my friends for advice (a lot of advice actually - ha!) about how many pieces to send, and which pieces to send, and is it possible to send too many pieces?  Everyone was positive and they all told me to go for it.  So I did.  I went for it!!!  

I expect to hear back within the next 3 weeks and I'll keep you posted.  Send positive vibes and thanks so much for visiting!!  xoxoxo 

"The Submission Box"