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Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:17 +0000

All work done well is about passion and art. Yesterday I met an artist who
is a nursing assistant taking care of my father-in-law while he’s been hospitalized. I could trust her with Joe and also with the story of my writing work. You said it all in the last line of your valuable post. It’s about trust.

Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by Sara C. Snider

Sara C. Snider — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:19:39 +0000

An interesting post and an enjoyable read. This is something I’ve certainly struggled with, and still do, really. I’m fortunate to be able to write full time. Yet when someone asks what I do, I cringe on the inside and tell them I’m a writer. It’s kind of a strange reaction. I mean, I love writing and I’m so happy to be doing what I love. But even so, it comes with a healthy dose of insecurity. That ever-present, nagging feeling that I’m an imposter, that my writing isn’t good enough. I’ve battled with quelling those insecure voices for some time and while I like to think I’ve gotten the upper hand, they’re still there.

I’ve also come to realize I don’t talk openly about my writing with others. Even among people I trust. I’m not sure why this is. Insecurity probably plays a part, but I think it’s more than that. Writing is personal for me, and my natural instinct is to keep personal matters close. It’s something I’m currently working on. I try to give more than a bare-bones synopsis of the book I’m working on when someone asks. I also try to share my daily progress/struggles with my boyfriend, even when I think he won’t care or find it interesting. I think it comes down to having faith in others as well as ourselves. Believing that we do have what it takes and that those who care about us really do want to support us in our endeavors, and aren’t just listening out politeness or a sense of obligation.

Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by mrnabiy

mrnabiy — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:38 +0000

Hi Patrick,
I try to connect with other writers, share ideas and learn. Sadly, some of them act like creating art is a competition.
…now I often feel that †ђε greatest support and validity ƒόŕ our creativity may not come from †ђε expected places and circles…and I try to create ƒόr passion’s sake.

Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by artspolitique

artspolitique — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:41 +0000

Reblogged this on artslogic and commented: creativity is living in good harmony between mind and body, as creativity is the key to a longer life a longer existence, and moreover happily ever after.. just like eating food is a pleasure not an exclusive energy need, eat things that give you pleasure to enhance the taste of the inner contempt of perception.

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Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status | Stan Stewart's Blog — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:00 +0000

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Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by Patrick Ross

Patrick Ross — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:18 +0000

Hi Lisa! Great to see you here again. It’s great you’ve found your own circle of photographic peers.

Comment on Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status by helfphoto

helfphoto — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:48 +0000

Patrick – this is important. Community strengthens our creative spirits. I have several photographer friends to share with. But I think we need to meet up more often!

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Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status | The Artist's Road — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:36 +0000

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Being Creative While Avoiding Outsider Status | The Artist's Road — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:32 +0000

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