The fact of the matter is being an artist means living with a lot of self doubt, often working alone with little feedback. It can be daunting, lonely, and I won’t lie- sometimes I can go a weeks doubting every single thing I produce. Recognizing the times when I feel this way, documenting them, and reflecting really helps. I also am a member of a
Deciding to sit down and get to know yourself is pretty damn hard, especially at first when we don’t have the words or permission to do so. The complexity of human emotion and interaction can make the whole process seem daunting. If we suppress our feelings long enough, we start to worry that people won’t accept us when we finally do show those emotions. This is a slippery slope that leads to isolation, depression, low self-esteem, and harmful thoughts. So now what? How do we undo the legacy of unfeeling and the suppression of emotions? We must re-learn ourselves and equip ourselves with the language to authentically express our inner worlds.
