I admire your tenacity to write, even when you don’t want to. As an extrovert, my need to write can be easily trumped by distraction, chasing after my emotions, or following other more mundane creative pursuits. You have inspired me to write everyday. Thank you!
I relate to much of what you say here. In some ways we are the victim of our early success, and that places such a burden of expectation on us! I'm continually reminded to focus on the process rather than the outcome and any commercial success or accolades that may follow. The end is so fickle, ultimately, that we must only please ourselves. Anything else is really a bonus and icing on the cake. I value your writing and hope that you continue to find reward in the act itself.
Thank you, Julie. Yes, what you say here is so true, yet I forget it all the time - that valuing the creative work is its own reward. I know my need for external validation stems from early childhood and it spills into my expectations for my creative work. I'm trying to work through that, but it is an up and down process every day. Thank you for being here with me.
Jeannie, I have followed your posts since 2013. I need them. Like Aaron and Hur supporting Moses’ arms in prayer in the midst of battle, your insights have inspired me to commit to perseverance. I’m grateful to you for intuitively following the inspiration that beguiles you to write. Asela
I admire your tenacity to write, even when you don’t want to. As an extrovert, my need to write can be easily trumped by distraction, chasing after my emotions, or following other more mundane creative pursuits. You have inspired me to write everyday. Thank you!
Dawn, I am grateful for you and for your support. Also thrilled that you are inspired to continue with your writing!
I relate to much of what you say here. In some ways we are the victim of our early success, and that places such a burden of expectation on us! I'm continually reminded to focus on the process rather than the outcome and any commercial success or accolades that may follow. The end is so fickle, ultimately, that we must only please ourselves. Anything else is really a bonus and icing on the cake. I value your writing and hope that you continue to find reward in the act itself.
Thank you, Julie. Yes, what you say here is so true, yet I forget it all the time - that valuing the creative work is its own reward. I know my need for external validation stems from early childhood and it spills into my expectations for my creative work. I'm trying to work through that, but it is an up and down process every day. Thank you for being here with me.
Jeannie, I have followed your posts since 2013. I need them. Like Aaron and Hur supporting Moses’ arms in prayer in the midst of battle, your insights have inspired me to commit to perseverance. I’m grateful to you for intuitively following the inspiration that beguiles you to write. Asela
Asela, thank you so much for your kind words. Perseverance is vital, I think, to the human spirit. It is what spurs us on to hope, to continue. ❤️
Thanks for sharing, Jeannie. 🤍
I'm glad you're here sharing this space with me Martha!