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By: amazing vision - February 4, 2009

amazing vision - February 4, 2009 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:57:38 +0000

[...] Edgar presents Your Fears Aren’t That Original posted at Purpose Power Coaching, saying, “We tend to assume our anxieties about our writing [...]

By: pinkblocks - personal power and self help » Blog Carnival on Personal Power February 1, 2009

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:13:36 +0000

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By: Rich Life Carnival #27 | Rich Life Carnival

Rich Life Carnival #27 | Rich Life Carnival — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:41:56 +0000

[...] Edgar presents Your Fears Aren’t That Original posted at Purpose Power Coaching, saying, “We tend to assume our anxieties about our writing [...]

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:20:35 +0000

Hi Mel — thanks for your comment. I liked what you said about remembering that your creativity is a gift you can give to others (and maybe even something given to you for that purpose!) Just keeping that in mind shifts our perspective from worrying about being “exposed” to recognizing the contribution we’re making. — Best, Chris

By: Mel Menzies

Mel Menzies — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:58:01 +0000

Well said, Chris! For many years I used to counsel people with hang-ups about their fears and failings – and fears of failing. The fear itself can become a comfort blanket, and the thought of giving it up can be quite daunting. Because to do so may mean that we have to accept our “ordinariness” as well as the expectation that others may have of us.
As an author, of course, I have all those same fears that you listed. Every book I’ve had published, every article and every blog are exposure which makes me vulnerable. But the alternative – never to use my “gift” of creativity is unthinkable. To my mind, it may be secure inside your comfort zone, but it diminishes you as a person. Mel.