Have you been trying so hard? Been sleeping late, and thinking at your very best? How will I ever be rewarded? I'm doing my best, I'm putting all my effort into what I'm doing. But why? Why is there no reward?
Why do you ask such questions? The act of trying hard, doing your best is already a reward in itself. You've given your all. Aren't you confident at all? Seeking for something that won't ever come?
Appraise yourself. If not, consult the experts. Be attentive to what they have to say. Never mind judgment for as long as it will improve your craft. Apply instead the criticisms that might help you grow with your hustle.
Focus on your improvement and not on negativities. Be thankful someone's telling the truth. Sometimes, we are desperate for candies and lollipops that we forget how harmful those are if not taken in moderation.
Don't move along the ways of the world just because many are doing such. Do your thing and be proud of it even if no one is. And how are you so sure that no one likes them? You have your mother in the first place. Whatever place she is, heaven or earth, you still have or have had a mother who will always want to see you happy.
What little faith we have indeed as the scriptures say. And for what nothing are we afraid when we already have everything in our minds?
Rejected? Dejected? Feeling worthless?
C'mon think again. You have a life, you at least have a gift. Whatever that is, don't be in debt and work with what you have. Build on it, polish it and show it to the world. Then you have a gem that you have created, with all your heart, sweat and soul. And who isn't worthy of that?
Why should we wait for nothing when we already have everything. It's all in our minds. We just have to feel it, think about it, and claim it. Don't feel so bad if people don't see you. Not all within your periphery is the expert for what you do. So try some more, search and search till you find what you need.
Contradicting but that's just how things seem to be. And if there is someone who needs this advice most, that would be (Yours Truly). Feeling so out of place, unworthy, and unread. Feeling down and undecided. Not being appreciative of what's already given.
But yeah, it's all in our minds and I have to believe in what I advice myself. Sometimes, we need to talk with ourselves. Because who would understand you most if not you?
How we are going to be rewarded is entirely up to us. Set the worth and you'll get it. With faith, in hope and patience and persistence. Don't give up so easily.