Hey Guys!
The sun decided to come out today and so I headed outdoors to film a video for you! I headed down to a lovely little park that is right on the water.
Today I am talking about the idea of detaching yourself from the outcome of your creative project - whether that be a blog post, video, music, art, or any other creative endeavor.
Video Notes
I am a recovering people pleaser and had a big perspective shift a few months ago when I listened to an interview by Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of the book Eat Pray Love). She offered up the notion that as a creator, we are not responsible for creating something that will be "successful" but letting our creativity pour out of us and take form. If we are proud of what we created, then whether people like it or not is a side issue.
By detaching from the outcome of your creative endeavor, you are basically saying that your self worth as a creator is not tied to other's opinions. This has been a potent shift for me, and so I thought I would share it with all of you fellow Steemians in case it helps you as well.
In this video, I talk about a conversation I had with a musician friend of mine on this very topic and how this perspective shift has helped him.
This isn't to say that this way of thinking is "right" or good for everyone - but it has seemed to open me up more creativley and allow me to create without worrying as much what people will think of me.
Please listen to the video to get the full content from this post. This text simply serves as a high level overview!
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Is this something you have wrestled with or thought about in the past? If you have a different perspective on the idea of detachment, I'd love to hear your thoughts as well.
Can't wait to chat with you guys in the comments!
xo, Lea
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