LOVE NOTES AFTER DARK

I was faced with an uncomfortable and unfamiliar feeling the other day. You see I posted my first piece of writing ever publicly and I was absolutely terrified. I feel like a lot of my life I have been avoiding doing so for various reasons. What if I fail or don’t live up to the expectations I have on myself? What if it isn’t any good and I embarrass myself? What if I bare my soul to the world and no one cares or understands? All of these hypotheticals spinning around in my head that have kept me crippled for so long. I’m sure anyone who has had enough courage and vulnerability to reveal themselves in a creative way has had these pestering thoughts. No matter what you put out into this world, it is bound to have some sort of criticism. This is just the nature of creation vs. criticism. Even your favorite artists receive some sort of disapproval, but thank god it didn’t stop them from creating. I’ve tried my hardest to ignore the nagging feeling of wanting to be something more, to put something worthwhile in the world, to create. But to push past it, to sit with the discomfort, and to ultimately come to the realization that creating is unavoidable because you cant avoid being you. As much as you try, you’ll always find yourself again. To have the courage to persevere and continue to be true to one’s heart regardless of opposition. Be scared, but do it anyway. This is the only way to get out of your comfort zone and grow as a human. Being vulnerable is a superpower, being creative is a superpower, being brave enough to put yourself out there is a superpower. Here’s to showcasing your superpower and taking up the space you were always meant to have.