I’ve read the best way to
get your book into the hands of the readers is to venture into the world and
introduce yourself. After taking a long break from my journey, I decided it was
time to get moving again.
As soon as I made the
decision, an opportunity presented itself. I immediately secured it, and
participated in a local vending event.
Loaded down with inventory,
ready and willing to share my work, I hoped and prayed I would make good
connections. As soon as the doors opened, I began to engage with the public.
I felt so honored strangers
would take an interest and investment in my work.
What really awed me was one
particular customer. She wanted to purchase a devotional. I explained, however,
I had given all my change away. She handed me the twenty-dollar bill and said,
“Keep it.” Shocked, I lifted another devotional, asked, “Would you like another
book?”
“KEEP IT!” she said more
firmly. Her friend reached out and I handed her the book.
Stunned, I stood, watching the
woman walk away. What manner of generosity was this? I didn’t even get the
opportunity to ask her name, or sign her book. She freely gave, looking for
nothing in return, and walked away.
Rolling the moment over and
over again in my mind, I understand now. This woman demonstrated the premise of
my latest novel; “Forgetting Betrayal.” The story teaches; we must not only
forgive, however, we must forget as well. Giving the first, without the second,
binds us.
Imagine if my customer
would have demanded her change. I would have had to search and work for her forgiveness
until I satisfied my debt. This would have caused me stress, and her time. This
did not happen. She was kind to me, sensitive.
My heart wonders about the
offender sometime. Although they may
plea for our forgiveness, we may stand in demand of their efforts. We expect them
to continue to work for our forgiveness. We misunderstand; misuse our power.
Forgiveness requires no exchange of work. We must freely give. We must freely receive.
My customer chose not to
waste her time demanding my efforts. She forgave the debt and moved on. How
liberating for us both!
Brook Lynn Dorcent
Author/Inspirational Speaker
Founder: JUST WRITE! -
A Club for Writers
Missing the Mark (Novel One)
Pressing Toward the
Mark (Novel Two)
Forgetting Betrayal
(Novel Three) - http://www.taylormadenc.com/tm-shop/forgetting-betrayal)
(Novel Four - Coming 2014)
Spirit Over Will
(Devotional)
Why Not...Read for Love
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