My writing is for me! It's taken me along time to come to that conclusion, and exactly why that is. It's not just because I need people to tell me that I'm good at it, or that I have this compulsive urge for others to read my thoughts and opinions and validate them. It's for me because I have to prove to myself that I am worthy, that I have it in me to do something worth while.
Ultimately being patted on the back or having someone else agree or sympathize with you doesn't cut the mustard as far as boosting your own self-esteem. It's a quick fix, and even though we all need validation and support from our friends, the only thing that can really convince us of our own worth, is ourselves.
I believe writing is worthy work, I think (know) I am good at it, and I enjoy doing it, but I've been holding myself back for fear I'd let myself down. It's time I take responsibility for myself, and finally allow me to prove it to MYSELF, that I have what it takes, ... one story at a time....
I like your thinking on this one.
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ReplyDeleteLet go and let it flow:-)
I like it too Linda. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lane. :) ... Do you think these thoughts will help with the flow? I know they are an incentive for me to actually buckle down and get to work. You might be right, just making myself do that will obviously produce something more than not doing it. (Grin) Off to let some flow happen....
Enjoy the ride :) TFx
ReplyDeleteI'm hooked on writing! Oh I've guess you've noticed....lol
ReplyDeleteGood luck, my dear friend and keep on writing
One story at a time is the only way x
ReplyDeleteyep TF, I've picked a rollercoaster of a ride too. Should be fun. (Grin)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah Annie, I've noticed. :) ... You're a roll model for me, don't ya know.
Helen, one story at a time, but now I there's an objective other than the short term one.
Thanks everyone, you're support means alot to me. :)
And ... off you go! Don't hold back, let 'er rip, and we'll be here, enjoying your hard work. :)
ReplyDeleteWriting is fun and cathartic and hard work and ...writing is life. Can't wait to read what comes straight from your heart.
Cripes Zed, your scaring me! LOL. ... All that I've written so far is straight from the heart, or the gut or head. What I've been holding back on is putting myself in the position to succeed because Ive been afraid of failing. ... Now you've got me thinking I'm going to be failing you because of what you're expecting! ;)
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