“I think it’s fairly common for writers to be afflicted with
two simultaneous yet contradictory delusions—the burning certainty that we’re
unique geniuses and the constant fear that we’re witless frauds who are
speeding toward epic failure.” –Scott Lynch
Honestly, this describes my daily life. There’s something
about writers, or maybe it’s just creative people in general, that make us
think that we are God’s gift to the world and also will never make any
difference. We (or at least I) spend most of the time trying to ignore the
latter thought and focus on the positive, overly confident one. Let me tell
you, it’s a rollercoaster way to live. But it’s kind of a great way to live
too. You are able to be confident with your work and also get the much needed reality
check that keeps you grounded.
However, I’m not really certain, but isn’t this how everyone
feels? Maybe not on that level, but isn’t there always a dual feeling of
confidence and uncertainty? I don’t think anyone is ever completely in one or
the other regardless of his or her passion and occupation.
If you don’t produce these feelings in your own mind I think
that you should have people in your life that do it for you. I’m not saying get
a friend that will bring you down, but get a friend that will keep you humble
in a positive way. Also, get a friend that will always support you no matter
what the crazy idea might be. That is how to live a balanced life, in my humble
yet always right opinion.
Stay beautiful,
Toto
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