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How Do I Develop More Trust and Faith in Myself and my Arts?
I think more trust and faith in myself would open more doors.
Cheesy as this might read — I know my purpose in life.
What is it? I’m a storyteller.
Some of the stories that I tell are pure fiction. Or, more specifically, sci-fi and fantasy. Other stories are life lessons via mindfulness, conscious reality creation, and positivity.
Storytelling on my part is to entertain, inspire, and help where and how I can. My greatest joy always comes from doing whatever I can to help others to grow and thrive. That, I believe, is what I am here to do.
Storyteller was, long ago, a rarified position. But nowadays it’s unconventional. Thus, getting paid to do such work is equally challenging.
Authors, teachers, artists — we’re among the people who are not easily paid the highest salaries. What’s more, we’re expected to be tremendous givers and accept that our remuneration should be largely intangible.
It’s a dominant message of this society. Unless you’re a wild success — expect to struggle. The notion of the “starving artist” is a constant message, along with how altruism and giving without reservation simply don’t garner financial gain.
