8.1.09

Another Serious Post

I'm learning to be less judgmental about the things I do and the contibution I want to make to the world. It's difficult, though, because every time I feel that rush of ideas flooding towards me, I immediately freeze and think, "Is this good enough?" Translation: "Am I good enough?"
I've heard many creative people talk about how they are able to disconnect from their work in such a way that any criticism can roll off their back... They speak about how the words/colors/music seems to float in through a dream and roll right onto the paper.
Not me. Every word I write is a direct piece of my soul, and while I do crave honest criticism of my work, it can be difficult to hear it. Maybe this is why I am so reluctant to share my writings, or to ever publish, even though that's my greatest dream.
I think in therapy that's what's called a breakthrough.

No comments: