“Everyone is a poser for a little while” is a common saying around our house (some just stay there longer than others).
So, I actually disagree with this writers Jedi Mind Trick thing. I’m not interested in tricking myself into becoming who I am. In fact, I’m not entirely sure that makes a lot of sense (for me). I’m interested in seeing the truth about myself. Nothing new feels comfortable at first and I think it’s fine to keep putting one foot in front of the other {in faith} even if you aren’t comfortable yet. And yes, I’m sure many great writers believe in themselves. But every great writer had a long long time when they didn’t- and it’s okay.
Do I believe (for real, for real) that I am a writer? Well, yeah. I guess I just struggle more with the logistics of it all. I work two jobs, we’re adopting a baby and at the end of the day- I am a writer inside the life and body of someone who isn’t. So, I’ve got to change the life of that non-writer. She needs to take better care of herself, surround herself in more beauty (and less gray cubicle) and have longer conversations with those she loves. And then, she needs margin and discipline.
So, I suppose the non-writer needs to take the writer more seriously (or move out).
What do you think it means to believe in yourself? How much should you focus on believing in yourself?
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