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Am I Just Kidding Myself?
I have a lot of doubt — but I have even more hope and am working on more faith (in myself).
Everyone has good days and bad days. That’s just a part of human nature.
When you are striving to create a singular life experience there can be some unique struggles along the way. That’s because going against the grain and doing things that are not part of the societal norm tend to evoke fear.
The fear is just part of the overall fear-based society you and I occupy. Yes, I write about this a lot because it is my personal belief that the more we acknowledge the fear-based nature of society the more it can be combatted and replaced.
Because of this nature, though, when someone takes steps that are outside of the expected norm people tend to react viscerally.
Are you sure this is a good idea? Do you know how many new-business ventures fail? You recognize that very few artists make living salaries, right? Shouldn’t you stop kidding yourself and get a real job?
This can be very disheartening when it comes from friends and loved ones. But it can be almost paralyzing when it comes from within yourself.
I have been very fortunate. My wife fully supports my efforts to make my living as a writer. Many of my friends have been supportive, or at the very least never…
