Roadblocks, fear, fear of being judged, fear of failing, fear of being seen, fear of being vulnerable, fear of being the ‘‘starving artist.’’ Words that creep back in. Self-dialogue that sabotages your right to shine and be authentically you.
You will most likely fall, you will most likely fail, but it’s all about the artist's journey and learning along the way. How determined are you? When you fall, do you stop trying because it was too hard, and all those thoughts come rushing back? “YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH. YOU ARE A FRAUD. YOU DON’T LIKE THE SPOTLIGHT. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THAT’S NOT REALISTIC. THAT’S NOT HOW LIFE WORKS.” Stop. Stop those lies. Those lies that crush your spirit. When negative thoughts creep in, push them aside and trust your heart.
I’m here today saying, I was crushed, I was sad, I was scared. So scared I didn’t want to try again. But something was calling. Something was pushing. Something was stirring… I listened to the call. And here I am trying again. Stronger and with more determination to follow my heart and dreams, learning the lessons of life and my artist's journey.
Thanks for listening and maybe someone out there connects and has felt the same way. We are not alone. The world can be a scary place, but you don’t have to let that be… God wants you to shine and be YOU. If anyone makes you feel small, or crushes your spirit, then they don’t deserve you. Soar, fly, and create the life you are meant to have.
Yours truly,
Catherine Kanonas
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