Warm // pretty thoughts.

Doubt vs recognising your ability

  Just recently we had Craig Silvey, author of the acclaimed novel Jasper Jones, visit our school for a Q&A session. His thoughts and perspective were intriguing, but clear as day. He spoke words of volume, and came across far more life-like than we could ever have fathomed. It was great, overall. One of the key things he mentioned that really stuck with me is the battle of doubt. Having writing as an occupation, as I'd imagine, would be nothing short of constant worry over the content produced. Likewise with our own projects and relations. Would it meet the standards? Would this appeal to my audience/will they like it? What could I possibly gain out of this single fragment of an idea? In many aspects, the notion of doubt applies to every single one of us. We've all doubted ourselves and our projects from time to time. So when someone posed a question asking him to expand on this topic, he brought up an equally triumphant contender.

  Recognising your ability. You are the creator, of both your ability and doubt. You are in charge of how much either manifestations influence you. You can choose to remain stagnant about this doubt, or you can choose to assess this doubt in the form of constructive criticism.

  In striking a balance, allow a healthy amount of doubt to further revise and improve your ability. This is such a crucial message, in contemporary times like this where people are competitive in surfacing to the top. Especially since many people, unwillingly, get sucked into having their self-worth depreciated. Don't let your doubt erode away what you're truly capable of.

This shall not pass

Shout-out to Alena for being one of those golden people whom always make my day.

  Have you ever been compelled to contact an old friend? Well, put your thoughts at bay and just do it. Often we wish for social occurrences to happen but never quite ask for them. Strike up a conversation or call him/her for a long-awaited chat. Suggest you grab some food and catch up on each other's lives, or do something together you both love. Chances are, the other party have had similar thoughts. Reconnecting with friends is one of the most heartwarming things you could treat yourself to. Denying yourself and your loved ones that opportunity is a waste. Life is almost too short, in that we spend hours, days and even months, years, worrying about how we'd appear if we were to be the first one to speak.

  Trust me, someone out there is thinking of you. Don't be afraid to be the one initiating. Really, what have you to lose?

Keep pushing

 You'll get there - exactly where you want to be. Just keep pushing, keep trying. Take a step back, take a moment. As many as you like. Whatever it takes for you to know how to get there.  And if not, fate will take care of it for you. One way or another it'll have you happy you tried in the first place. I can almost guarantee it.

  Here we go again, let's make it different this time.

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