Being Vulnerable

Do you know just how hard it is to be vulnerable? Especially for creative people. I know many people who adore their creative side, but when it comes to “putting it out there” can be extremely tough.

I know every job, every career, every person deals (or doesn’t) with it in different ways. But I am also aware that I haven’t found (or read about) any creative that loves to hear bad criticisms about their work. You see, the fact is, I find, that I want EVERYBODY to like my work. Now, of course, I know that not everybody DOES like EVERY piece of creative works, but that doesn’t stop me from WANTING every one to.

There are many forms of creativity and, as you know, I write poetry and have got my first poetry book out on Kindle and Apple. Jamie is fortunately great with putting my website together and sorting everything out for me concerning it. Sometimes he even does artwork as well as myself.

I know there are many skills in creativity that need to be oh, I don’t know, strengthened/honed in order to present work the best it can be to the “world outside” (or public). Even if you have natural talent, you can’t reach the “top” of any profession without SOME kind of training. Natural talent can get you far but consistent work and studying the craft I am coming to see is even more important.

One of the MOST important things I have discovered since I have been making my work out to the world, is that yes, it IS vulnerable and a part of myself is within every piece I create. And I know that is the same for every creative person I know.

TREASURE

I have discovered that yes, it is a vulnerability to produce something for others to see/hear/feel or whatever because THAT is a part of themselves. But at the end of the day, I JUST HAVE to put it out there and see what the reaction is. And discover the best way to get it to those who will like it.

if you want to say something to encourage anyone, please don’t wait until they are dead.