Self-worth and Collegial Respect




Why do we so often base our own sense of worth in the opinions of other people? A few days ago, I got a pro forma rejection from a small journal that stated that my work "might be ready for publication by fall" and that I should submit again sometime. What? Is it going to ripen? Gah. The same day, I received the news that an anthology in which I have two poems was ready to order. So I did. And another one was readying their publication date. So...I suspect that I've ripened at least a little.

Yesterday, I had my scheduled observation by the college professor who is overseeing my dual credit course for a local community college. This person is my new "handler," as the former one and I could not work together at all. (I don't do well with personal attacks.) She informed me that she'd received an email that warned her that I was "difficult"-- me? hm. 

I'm not taking ownership of that one. Nope. 

At the end of each day, if the buildings are standing and there is no blood, there's always room and opportunity for improvement. I received editorial input regarding the draft of a book review I am working on; the editor in question gave me positive and constructive feedback, and I welcome that very much. I'll be working on that draft again throughout the next week or so-- see? I'm not difficult. I merely prefer collegial respect.

Don't we all? 

Have a good day,

C

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