tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post8399535979817246304..comments2023-10-18T09:48:55.728-04:00Comments on An Artist's Quest for "Soul" in a Chaotic World—by InnerSpirit: Fear Still Lives Within Me...and It Breathes Deeply TodayDiane M. McKnight, MA, LMSW, Art Therapist/Psychotherapist/Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04530403252894838018noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-77460162872654865032009-11-17T03:17:03.907-05:002009-11-17T03:17:03.907-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-87229236118988846702009-11-04T18:26:13.026-05:002009-11-04T18:26:13.026-05:00"LizaArt" You bring up some very good po..."LizaArt" You bring up some very good points about self esteem. I have always had difficulties in that area even though I have been very successful in a variety of areas in my life I still have self-doubt if I allow myself to fall into it. Over the years, I have learned ways to quiet it and move forward, but it is ever present. I am going to practice thinking more about "letting the love" flow! Thanks for the suppportive ideas!Diane M. McKnight, MA, LMSW, Art Therapist/Psychotherapist/Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530403252894838018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-29196167096399901852009-11-04T18:22:54.272-05:002009-11-04T18:22:54.272-05:00"In My Head" and "Ellie" thank..."In My Head" and "Ellie" thanks for the affirmation that starting is the hardest part. I think we are all doing great so far and I am sure we will get into it more as the days move forward. We have "Leaped" so to speak.<br /><br />"Diana" I LOVE your "Closet of Shame" concept. I might have to adopt that one, but unfortunately, I don't know if I have a closet that is not stuffed full to the brim already with either art supplies, books (a passion of mine) or essentials like clothing. But maybe mine will be the "Basement of Reproachment" or something like that.Diane M. McKnight, MA, LMSW, Art Therapist/Psychotherapist/Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530403252894838018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-59123977606388013862009-11-04T14:54:00.494-05:002009-11-04T14:54:00.494-05:00I believe it is reasonable to say that every artis...I believe it is reasonable to say that every artist goes through peroids of doubt. I know I have and it does effect my mood, not my lifes work. Why havent some of my pieces sold? Why doesn't anyone support me...how come so and so is getting all the attention and I'm not? I do not fear what I create because it has always been truthful.<br />I do not think the fear is in the creation but within ourselves because we want people to like what they see dont we? What if no one likes me is essentially the question....what if I dont like myself and what I am seeing? What if I'm not good enough in my own eyes? Are you too critical on yourself? Are you creating out of love and allowing it to flow?<br />OH well time to go Commando and bear my soul. Bring sunglasses! LOL You take the leap anyway. Because ultimately if you didn't do it you'd really never know the truth or see it being created right in front of your very eyes by your very hands:)<br />LizasArt (from Twitter)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-61943259734771534082009-11-03T11:35:43.199-05:002009-11-03T11:35:43.199-05:00I don't really have fear, I think I've mov...I don't really have fear, I think I've moved way past that. So yes it is possible.<br />My problem is when I'm working on a painting or finishing one I think it is crap because it didn't live up to my vision. Is that fear or just expectation?<br />Anyway<br />Then it goes into the "closet of shame". After a period of no peeking, a week or two, I look.<br />Magically I pull out a very nice painting. I think I have little painter elves living in there. Plus I have let it go and be it's own art.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138403970992738398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-84510613757345275132009-11-03T10:42:24.054-05:002009-11-03T10:42:24.054-05:00I think I am queen of the club when it comes to fe...I think I am queen of the club when it comes to fearing failure - that is why I have such severe bouts of depression (at least one of the reasons) but I love the challenge of aedm and taking each day one at a time and see what I can contribute - i so look forward to what you create - I know it will be wonderful - thanks so much for stopping by my blog--take care~!~ELLIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928357017679223795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875650572842698105.post-24646747614309709252009-11-03T00:14:54.895-05:002009-11-03T00:14:54.895-05:00I am sooooo with you on this one! I fear failure. ...I am sooooo with you on this one! I fear failure. I fear success. If it isn't going to end up being the Mona Lisa then I don't even want to start. But the start is the main hurdle. If I just get myself going I can move through the process to finish. I really like the quote you posted and may have to paint it on my studio walls. Thanks for this post. You have moved me through this shared experience.Vickie @ In My Head Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171172542657188922noreply@blogger.com