Inner Critic. May 20, 2018
So I had a revelation one day leaving church.
I already know not to listen to critics. I already know not to let them stop me. I already know not to let them define me or my work.
But in my writing journey, no one has really given me a bad review. No one has plainly stated "You suck." There has been no negative feedback.
What bothers me the most is silence. One of my new books come out and no one talks about it. I tell people about the newest updates and they stare back with blank faces. I want people to be passionate about how hard I work to create words and stories into this world ...only to be faced with an unapologetic shrug.
That stings.
But then there's the worst critic of all: ME!
"That was a terrible book!"
"Why do you even bother?"
"You should really stop. No one would care if you did."
"You are writing for no one."
"What a waste of energy, time and money!"
Yes, those are real things I've said to myself.
So its not necessarily the voice of the critics that are holding me back, its the deafening sounds of silence and the lies that circulate my mind on any given moment.
Because I do want to give up. Every single day. I just make the decision not to.
I do want to thank those who HAVE posted reviews, who have read my books, who have offered up positive feedback, who do get excited about my writing updates…it truly makes an unbelievable difference!!! And it does keep me going!
In a book I am reading by Joanna Penn, she states "You need a wider perspective on the 'why' behind what you are doing because only that will carry you through the inevitable difficult times."
Why do I write? because I love God and I want to share His awesomeness to my readers. It's a timeless love that's bigger than anything else in my life.
I hope you define your sense of success so you can keep going even against the critics!
If you need prayer, let me know. I would love to pray for you!
Sunshine Rodgers
God The Father Jesus The Big Brother Holy Spirit The Best Friend
Last Night, When I Prayed
This Is My Heaven
After You: A Demon Is Always Lurking Nearby
I already know not to listen to critics. I already know not to let them stop me. I already know not to let them define me or my work.
But in my writing journey, no one has really given me a bad review. No one has plainly stated "You suck." There has been no negative feedback.
What bothers me the most is silence. One of my new books come out and no one talks about it. I tell people about the newest updates and they stare back with blank faces. I want people to be passionate about how hard I work to create words and stories into this world ...only to be faced with an unapologetic shrug.
That stings.
But then there's the worst critic of all: ME!
"That was a terrible book!"
"Why do you even bother?"
"You should really stop. No one would care if you did."
"You are writing for no one."
"What a waste of energy, time and money!"
Yes, those are real things I've said to myself.
So its not necessarily the voice of the critics that are holding me back, its the deafening sounds of silence and the lies that circulate my mind on any given moment.
Because I do want to give up. Every single day. I just make the decision not to.
I do want to thank those who HAVE posted reviews, who have read my books, who have offered up positive feedback, who do get excited about my writing updates…it truly makes an unbelievable difference!!! And it does keep me going!
In a book I am reading by Joanna Penn, she states "You need a wider perspective on the 'why' behind what you are doing because only that will carry you through the inevitable difficult times."
Why do I write? because I love God and I want to share His awesomeness to my readers. It's a timeless love that's bigger than anything else in my life.
I hope you define your sense of success so you can keep going even against the critics!
If you need prayer, let me know. I would love to pray for you!
Sunshine Rodgers
God The Father Jesus The Big Brother Holy Spirit The Best Friend
Last Night, When I Prayed
This Is My Heaven
After You: A Demon Is Always Lurking Nearby
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