I absolutely love writing and sharing but in the beginning put off sharing as I knew it wasn’t perfect. But I’ve realised none of that matters. What is perfect anyway? Thank you for this Aidan. Loved it.
I love this! I can really relate.. I've been trying to consciously battle my perfectionist demon recently by sharing my work on Instagram when it doesn't feel "ready". Sharing works-in-progress and the messier stuff.. even sharing when I don't think anyone will like or understand it. It's been really liberating because I've noticed a similar response to these pieces compared to the ones I believe are "good"! It's definitely a lesson in stepping down from the judge/jury stand and just letting the art be
I really resonate with the *sharing it when you think people won't understand it* thing. I actually just had someone misinterpret one of my poems, and it didn't end up being that big of a deal! Just a silly misunderstanding that will likely only live on as a learning moment and funny memory haha
I absolutely love writing and sharing but in the beginning put off sharing as I knew it wasn’t perfect. But I’ve realised none of that matters. What is perfect anyway? Thank you for this Aidan. Loved it.
Exactly, screw perfect, embrace what's real and genuine and authentic. Appreciate you!!
I love this! I can really relate.. I've been trying to consciously battle my perfectionist demon recently by sharing my work on Instagram when it doesn't feel "ready". Sharing works-in-progress and the messier stuff.. even sharing when I don't think anyone will like or understand it. It's been really liberating because I've noticed a similar response to these pieces compared to the ones I believe are "good"! It's definitely a lesson in stepping down from the judge/jury stand and just letting the art be
I really resonate with the *sharing it when you think people won't understand it* thing. I actually just had someone misinterpret one of my poems, and it didn't end up being that big of a deal! Just a silly misunderstanding that will likely only live on as a learning moment and funny memory haha
Fellow perfectionist chiming in to say I loved this piece:
And as a self-proclaimed perfectionist who is just about sick of not getting to reap any of the rewards of working so hard to develop projects”
I SO feel that!
Appreciate you checking out the Substack! 🫶🏼
And it’s nice to know other people out there resonate 🥲 hahaha