Amy Paffrath

Amy Paffrath Instagram – Facing disappointment. It’s a natural part of life. Normalize rejection so we don’t feel so crushed by it. I didn’t know you could even submit your own work to be considered for an Emmy nomination until last year. When I discovered that, I thought, I’m proud of my What’s Good segments, why not put myself out there for consideration? Well, this morning the nominations were announced and the nominating committee chose 5 other stellar segments to officially nominate and my name was not on that list. Of course I’m disappointed. I have had this dress hanging on my rack since January in hopes of manifesting myself wearing it to the ceremony this summer. I believed it could happen for me. Sometimes we don’t get what we want. That’s okay. It was never about an award or a dress or ME, even. It was always about the people of Los Angeles who are making it better. I don’t need anyone to honor me to know that what I was doing and the stories I told mattered. I know that in my heart of hearts. I felt it in the interviews, I felt it in the edits, I continue to feel it when I share space with the incredible people I’m now forever connected with because of those segments. My life has been infinitely enhanced by the network of fascinating humans I now know thanks to those segments. Don’t let your greatness be defined by any award or accolade or shiny trophy. Let it be discovered in a feeling that comes from the depths of your soul when you’re walking in alignment with your highest good. Today I feel proud. Proud of putting myself out there and proud for being brave enough to put THIS out there. A decade ago I was on here trying to look cool and get attention. Now I’m on here sharing my truth with intention and hoping to help some of y’all feel less alone. We share the same struggles and vulnerabilities. If this is what failure looks like, it ain’t that bad, my friends. Don’t be afraid to fail and then pick yourself up and dream again. As Ember says, we’re all just stardust and water. Shine on my fellow stars 🌟💫🌊🏆 | Posted on 04/Jun/2024 23:35:21