Earlier today, I hosted a pity-party for myself. I do that. The theme for today’s was my blog, specifically my perceived expectations of my readers and my current lack of inspiration.
I felt bound by my blog, bound to it, and bound by my own expectations of what the content should be, what I should write about, and what should inspire me. I am not good with shoulds. So, there I was – feeling restricted by my own perceptions, assumptions, and expectations.
As I was belly-aching on Twitter, I remembered a message I received from a friend a few months ago. That switched my perspective immediately; I write this blog because I want to share my inspirations and, hopefully, inspire others. You. My readers.
With the blessing of my friend, here is an excerpt of the message:
I’m writing you to let you know that I value you, that I think you are amazing, that you cannot know what an asset you are to this world.
I was reading your letters to Q and hopefully that what I learnt from you, I can take it back to my home and hopefully restore peace and love. Thank you Sarah for a better understanding of this world.
Beautiful. Touching. Humbling.
Perspective. Always perspective. Thank you, my beautiful friend (I know you are reading this) for giving me perspective and inspiring me to appreciate what I am doing and what I have done, instead of focusing on what I am not doing or what I should be doing.
Thank you all.
This it Sarah! Keeping it real, and for you, no one else. If you do that you can’t go wrong and this will be whatever you want it to be. You need to keep writing! I need your words in my head, your thoughts inspire me to think. Thank you! I’m grateful for you and for what you do here.
This space is for YOU. Write for you. Write from your heart. I really enjoy visiting your blog and I love reading what you have to say. You are very wise, thought-provoking and inspiring. I especially love you letters to Q… You always teach such important lessons. Keep it up, girl. You rock!
Sometimes it’s so hard to remember that. To keep that perspective. Thank goodness for friends who remind us
Beautiful! I ‘m glad that you found your voice and your inspiration. Hang on to it and keep writing for you.
What they all said above.
Write for yourself, keep the perspective, don’t worry about “shoulds” or expectations (because they’re almost always created within ourselves)…
Write when you want. Write what you want. Write honestly.
And then have a coffee. At least that’s what I’d do.
Your very most welcome, keep on going! much love. xo
Ugh. It’s so easy to get all bound up by our own expectations. I tangle myself all of the time, too.
And I also apparently press the submit button before I’m finished typing. Sorry ’bout that.
I was going to end with saying thank God for good friends and people who can inpsire us when we’re feeling all tangled and bound.