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Since my earliest days of writing, I have always found the American collective to seem as though they are dragging their feet. This is merely an interesting perspective on the mindset most Americans have. Some love to brag about things they can lose…like stocks or cars. Some even brag about their partners, who look bored with the aspects of their marriage.

This isn’t to say no one else doesn’t abroad. But people seem to fearfully approached the self made in this country, like they’re diseased or poor.

Or helpless.

While it is harder to be self made, I sleep at night knowing I didn’t sell my soul just to get rich. So, most people who want to make it big here in America, even now after knowing how strange Hollywood is…would rather take a short cut.

I was over talking with American writers between 2012 and 2018, as many of them saw me as competition. I create because I cannot help it, so we should really all mind our business. My successes were earned by realizing I wasn’t running a race with anyone but myself – it was an effort to better my own mindset and heal my soul.

The more individuals I spoke with, in America, about my career…the more it was about what it looked like, if they could cash out, rather than how it feels.

When I spoke with people around the world…there was praise, admiration, wanting to share their work and ideas, and adulation. Genuine friendships, caring and mutual interest were spawned from all over. From Nigeria, to Iran, to Italy. Most were male acquaintances, I’ve even made a few good friends. And none of them really crossed the line.

I have featured poetry, biographies, music, interests…you name it, I collaborated with people because I wanted to help. I inspired one fellow to read and review Science Fictions novels, and he remembers the name of my children.

And here, in America, people are shocked that I’m successful and still doing things on my own.

Vantage Points –

Authenticity is the highest vibration, because its allowance and love mixed together. Being your true self creates a safe space for others, so you won’t view others as a threat.

Being what you’re told to be, or hiding behind a disguise you created yourself makes what I do look blurry…or scary in some cases.

Almost every single time I’ve been approached for a career opportunity, the company or person has always been overseas, with the exception of CanvasRebel.

It blows my mind how small minded Americans are…and how much they complain. Babies are more independent than the average American adult. And I wager they enjoy their lives because no one seems to want to change what they’re doing.

Even sadder, is the need to be ridiculously famous or rich, so turning down help for someone who is self made and successful is beneath them.

I will not stop helping anyone, but the dynamic in America is lost (especially now)