I have never liked being seen, but I like when people appreciate what I do. Every few years I start to get embarrassed and I stop putting my work out there. What if I look “thirsty?” What if what I’m doing has already been done? What if everyone can tell I’m trying and failing? So I hibernate for a while, and then sometimes I’m able to come back, despite much shame and insecurity.
The truth is, I also judge other people who put themselves out there. But the people who always end up with something really good? They never stop. Maybe they pause, but they always come back and keep at it. Nobody remembers the project that didn’t get any traction, that may have seemed a bit embarrassing at the time. People remember the successes, and forget all the attempts.
And the people who stop are the ones who have the most time (and self loathing) to sit back and judge from the comment section.
Here’s the chart:
May you always allow yourself to be embarrassing. <3