I was glad to find this line "I’ve come to realize that as long as I use my abilities and skills as best I can in my current situation, that’s all that’s asked of me. " :) That's the money shot. I try to not talk to my scrupulosity, like a bad cold with imposter syndrome, and it's always pushing me to be best at everything... and I have to go full Himalayan monk and calm all... the... way... down. So this reminder, and your reflections, are perfectly timed!
This was a beautiful reflection, Katelin! Often I struggle with feelings that the fiction I write is "not important" compared to my nonfiction. This essay was a helpful reminder not to judge my creativity like that.
That was beautiful. I have felt all those feelings before. But I have kept going, and am doing better than before.
In the story I’m writing now, I have put art in a special place. The sense of tradition, music, art, writing even, is an essential element to the world I created. This post confirmed it all. Thanks again
I was glad to find this line "I’ve come to realize that as long as I use my abilities and skills as best I can in my current situation, that’s all that’s asked of me. " :) That's the money shot. I try to not talk to my scrupulosity, like a bad cold with imposter syndrome, and it's always pushing me to be best at everything... and I have to go full Himalayan monk and calm all... the... way... down. So this reminder, and your reflections, are perfectly timed!
I'm glad you found it helpful! Great tip to calm down and not talk to the scrupulous voice in our heads, too!
This was a beautiful reflection, Katelin! Often I struggle with feelings that the fiction I write is "not important" compared to my nonfiction. This essay was a helpful reminder not to judge my creativity like that.
Thanks! Glad to hear it!
I’m just glad someone told me to keep going and write the book that writes itself. It doesn’t have to be about converting every soul who reads it
Yes! Write that book! 😁
That was beautiful. I have felt all those feelings before. But I have kept going, and am doing better than before.
In the story I’m writing now, I have put art in a special place. The sense of tradition, music, art, writing even, is an essential element to the world I created. This post confirmed it all. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing! I love that you are incorporating art into your story world. :-)