There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Back in 2008 I made a big step across the threshold of fear to push the publish button on my first blog post and then the next… There was the commentary about who would like what I write and who would consider it crap? I also felt the same way about posting that first image. Who would like it and who wouldn’t? Even after 4,355 postings I sometimes still ask those same commentaries. But I have enough confidence in who I am and my creativity with writing and photography that I am okay with any negative reactions. I say that because I no longer see my blog posts as failures or successes but much more as lessons and how I need to express myself. It is much cooler this morning but will still reach the mid 80s today. I will take this cooler weather.
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Earl
Posting, especially if you share a bit of yourself in the post, can be a little daunting. But I’ve come to believe that personal growth is gained by crossing those lines, doing those things that are uncomfortable. Wow, that’s a lot of post, Monte! More than I’ve posted…way to go.
It’s be cooler here today as well. But it will be back in the upper 90s by Thursday.
Monte Stevens
I believe you to be wise man when knowing our personal growth comes with “crossing those lines.” I am learning to do that and expect it to be lifetime task. We will be cooler for the next few days. I am loving the cool mornings.