As a human being who is terrified of many things, I often use writing to deal with some of my fears. Obviously, that’s not the same as confronting them, but it’s a start.
That being said, I’ve been too scared to write about things I should. Or I’ll beat around the bush and skirt around the issue.
I don’t always write how I really feel.
So hopefully, I’ll listen to my own advice about telling the story I’m afraid to tell. I need to share it, if not with the world then at least with myself.
Perhaps I should do the same on this blog. There are many posts I haven’t written or published because of fear.
Then again, the posts I do manage to write turn out to be some of the best.
I can’t make any specific promises because I break everything, but I can make an effort to overcome my fear. Both on the page and in real life. I encourage all of you to do the same.
It won’t be easy. In fact, that’s hard work. But I like to believe the story you’re scared to death of sharing needs to be told.
I don’t want to live in fear, and I especially don’t want to write in fear.
To be honest, I’ve been holding back. I know I can do better. So what if I fail? So what if I make mistakes? I can learn. I will grow.
I censor, I filter. Sometimes I avoid writing what I think because I worry about what others will think.
But I don’t write for others. I write for myself. I have an audience of one. That girl is hard enough to please on a good day.
I don’t want to make my life even harder because I’m afraid to write. I won’t let fear get the best of me.
Well said. Though there are some things that are okay to keep to yourself as well. I’m not very open about my life but I have it all written down in my journal. Maybe someday I’ll share, but for now, it’s just for me.
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That’s true. There are things I’ve never told a soul. And probably never will. Mhm, I love journaling for that reason. It’s for your eyes only.
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What did Roosevelt say, “The only thing we have to fear is fear, itself.” Applies here. I applaud you when you open up! It is a brave thing to do.
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Exactly. Love that quote. Thank you for reading. I do my best.
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