The other day I was reading a substack. The author was saying how in general she doesn’t compare herself with others – and yes I can identify with that notion – I’m happily playing away at being me, because although we are all the same, we are different. The author also decided that this steadfast reluctance to compare herself to others was impacting her negatively – she found that although she enjoyed doing the things that she does, she was reluctant to write or publicise it because there are others out there doing exactly the same, but doing it better. This I can truly identify with. I know my limits, I know what I can and can’t do – I know where my finesse ends!.
There’s a world of blogs out there that you can dive into and love, well I’ve decided to blog so that you can look at this and say, you know what? I can do better than this. You see I’m happy with my limits, and pushing to expand them a little every so often, but there are people out there that do want a push, that do feel the need to try and produce things they are proud of. If I was to think that way, I’d be stuck in a paralysis because my talent falls well short of my minds eye.
So in future, if you like what you see, but thing that you can do better – then do it! Seriously, just do it! If I can produce this then I know that you can do it so much better. Break out your flat lays, construct your photos, write your reviews (mine mainly consist of yes or no and let’s face it – that doesn’t really count – it barely has a word count!), show us what you’ve been working on – I’ve been working on a blanket for the last year and I’ve only done about 25 rows!.
It’s just about finding your voice. I love the word JUST as if it’s the simplest thing in the world! In a year and a half I’ll be 50, I’ve been married, and now separated. I never had children, but did have 4 cats. I’ve loved and experienced the heartbreak that lurks in the shadows. However I’m only now starting to have the courage to be me, it’s taken a lot and I still haven’t really gotten there – so in fairness there’s no JUST about it – but it’s still something that needs to be done.
So there you have it. I’m going to be ordinary, so you can shine. I’m happy to trundle along slowly improving (or not) but I’ve decided not to be ashamed of being ordinary because there’s billions of us out there and it’s not really a bad thing.
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