Self-negativity

How to Destroy Someone’s Confidence

Blame them for something they didn’t do. Make sarcastic comments (To yourself or others) within said person’s earshot — either about them personally or about a certain sitution in which said person was involved Berate them in front of others for no reason (Whether to friends, family, co-workers or clients) Don’t thank or praise themContinue reading “How to Destroy Someone’s Confidence”

No Second Guesses

Yesterday I was working on my Etsy shop, Land of My Sojourn. I started this shop two years ago, in an flurry of faith and ‘I’m going for it’, without really having a clear vision of what I’d actually sell. But at the beginning of this year, after two years of finding a process forContinue reading “No Second Guesses”

A Bunch of Rambling

It’s way too late to be writing, and, yes, I am tired, but I also haven’t written in awhile and things seem to be building up again. I can feel an introspective, writing mood coming on and I’m going for it. I think one of the things I like about writing is that you canContinue reading “A Bunch of Rambling”

Best With Where You’re At

A lot of art, a lot of creativity, a lot of life is really just about doing the best you can with where you’re at. I didn’t understand this as a kid. Or as a young adult. In fact, I think I’m just now getting revelation on some things from the past in regards toContinue reading “Best With Where You’re At”

Unpacking Frustration More

I’ve been writing a lot about being frustrated with my creativity and where I’m at in regards to expressing myself through artistic mediums and creative endeavors. But what exactly IS frustration? I know the feeling, but what does the word ‘frustration’ actually mean? According to the American Heritage College dictionary, the definition of ‘Frustrate’ is:Continue reading “Unpacking Frustration More”

Whom the Son sets Free

I’ve never really identified with this verse, ‘Whom the Son sets free is free indeed’. I’m a beliver in Jesus, so of course Jesus has set me free from sin, death, selfishness, etc. It goes without saying. I am free. Enough said, move on. But, last night, I was thinking of this verse specifically inContinue reading “Whom the Son sets Free”

Morning Pages (Again)

I started writing morning pages again this morning after a five year hiatus. I didn’t want to do them. Do I feel I’m a blocked artist? Not necessarily, but I feel like I am a very frustrated one. The morning pages, first day back, revealed that I want to be free of self-negativity. I wantContinue reading “Morning Pages (Again)”