This reminds me of being in my 20's in L.A. trying to become an actor then screenwriter. This stuff used to bug me, wondering what people thought, taking the snide comments -"oh great, another wannabe writer"- personally.
Until I realized that those comments had nothing to do with me and everything to do with other people. They were exorcising their own dream-chasing demons. I remember when I realized it too... age 27, read the book The Four Agreements (major "oh sh&t really???" moment).
Now I enjoy de-labeling myself to others, just to see who gets thrown off balance from the uncertainty, and how they handle it (always the psychological observer lol).
This speaks to me.
This reminds me of being in my 20's in L.A. trying to become an actor then screenwriter. This stuff used to bug me, wondering what people thought, taking the snide comments -"oh great, another wannabe writer"- personally.
Until I realized that those comments had nothing to do with me and everything to do with other people. They were exorcising their own dream-chasing demons. I remember when I realized it too... age 27, read the book The Four Agreements (major "oh sh&t really???" moment).
Now I enjoy de-labeling myself to others, just to see who gets thrown off balance from the uncertainty, and how they handle it (always the psychological observer lol).
😂 yes! Not all take it well.
This just came up on my feed haha: https://substack.com/@ryanraeharbuck/note/c-168877209?r=5j6vca&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
It’s delish! I’m saving it.