“Compassion will cure more than condemnation.”
Taking a generous view of both others and ourselves is helpful. Perhaps others don’t support your creativity because they are envious. Perhaps they crave being as brave as you have been in exploring new territories. When in doubt, assume they tried their best, just as you must give yourself credit for trying YOUR best. The creative process is not easy. It is a brave and risky pursuit, and we need our own kindness, care, and love to endure the journey. How can you show yourself compassion? How can extending it to others benefit you as well? Please feel free to share in the comments!
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Love this, as authors we can be so hard on ourselves!! On sub w something and when offers don't come I think of my writing w less compassion, will try more