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I’M ONLY HUMAN
There are some days where I sit and question it all. Why am I even writing this blog? Is it a waste of time, will people read it? I hope they like my work, is it relatable? I think as creatives we are often sensitive about our work. We create content that we want others to appreciate and when our work is devalued or under appreciated it hits us hard.
So I had to answer the question… Why do it? Why even put yourself out there? I‘ve come to the conclusion that I’m writing this blog for a number of reasons, but first, for me. These posts serves as a therapeutic outlet. Doing so helps me to confront my fears, doubts and devise a plan for triumph. Lets face it, uncertainty at some point or another is inevitable, we're human. I get it, the feeling is very real, however allowing this ambiguity to stifle our dreams and hinder our growth is unacceptable. As doers we must have a resilience like no other. We have to have a certain grit about us, something that pushes us forward in spite of the tide pushing against us.
Second, I don’t know if anyone will ever read this, but just incase somewhere there’s someone who’s dealing with the same obstacles as I, I want them to know that you’re not alone, and that their creativity is a gift and like any other gift in order to utilize it, it must first be unwrapped. So this goes for you and I, lets make a commitment to doing. Let’s not let another day pass where we procrastinate. We look around us, in our communities, our nation and in the world and say that we want change, but Im a firm believer that the tools necessary for that change already resides within us, we just have to tap into it and commit to using it.
Its important to remember that what we're going through is part of the process of becoming, its not always easy but absolutely necessary. keep in mind that regardless of what our current circumstances may look like me must push through anyhow if we’re ever going to realize our dreams and discover our full potential. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel if we continue pushing forward.
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