Sound: (knock at the door)
Me: (opens door. Looks at creature wearing a t-shirt that reads “fear of failure”, the shirt is covered in bloodstains.)
“You?!?”, I exclaim, “I thought I was done with you.”
“Apparently not, since you seem a bit flustered.”
“Shit, is it that obvious? Listen, I know now that comparing oneself to others is silly. We all have different life paths, so it is a futile act to compare one with another. Each human is here to learn different things and progress in different ways.”
“So why am I here then?”
“Because I still have those days when my confidence takes a nose dive?”
“You’re human, it happens.”
“You might as come in. We should probably sit for a while. But only for a day or so because I have work to do and I’m anxious to get back to it.”
“Why don’t we go for a long walk instead.”
“Sounds good.”
9:01 pm
That was really good to read, thank you.
By the way, is this the same Keri Smith? http://www.flickr.com/photos/nahuatlv/5185487041/
9:07 pm
I love you, Keri Smith!!:)
10:30 pm
That guy really gets around – I see him regularly at my house….
11:59 pm
I just realize that, yes, that book is also yours.
There is a nice bookstore in Mexico City called Gandhi, they have a big sale around Christmas, and that is how I got this book, it was probably 2004, I wasn’t a mother yet, but this was a Christmas gift to myself, and every time I look at it it made me feel kind of happy. This week my 4 year old son has discover it, and loves it, but keeps asking, where are the other people from the story, so I guess I will be making some.
2:57 am
Love it. Thanks for sharing! You’re good. I try doing everything to fight that creature, but maybe taking a walk is a better approach… I’ll try that next time!
4:09 am
I think those T-shirts could be a winner.
4:16 am
There is no such thing as failure and failure is not optional.
5:04 am
Thank you for your post! In some sorts of coaching we call this guy a ‘saboteur’, which he is of course. And then you’re only supposed to talk to him for no more then 15 minutes, because he can drain your energy so badly that you won’t be able to put one foot in front of the other anymore, Grrrrrrh, scary, isn’t it!! Luckily he ‘only’ exist in your mind. Well, not counting all the people around you who rather have you safe than happy but unsecure in arts.
Greetings, Mariska
7:03 am
So reckognizable. Thanks for sharing, it’s somehow always a big comfort to know you are not the only one.
7:25 am
YES! YES! YES! I am having one of those days…
9:51 am
you know that quote, goes something like this:
Comparisons are odious….
12:10 pm
thanks for the humourous take on it – its nice that your demon is polite enough to come to the door at least and have a civil conversation about it!
12:33 pm
Love it! I have so been there. For hours, days, months or more! I too am learning to tell it to go for a walk!
1:04 pm
Sounds familiar! I hate that monster, but it feels good when you defeat it/the feeling/the fear
1:13 pm
That guy’s always hanging around!!
3:38 pm
beautiful!
