Vulnerability Is Strength for the Artist

I have yet to meet an artist that isn't oppressed to some degree under words of a parent or teacher or friend.

“You aren't good enough. You will never make it. You should try something else besides art. Your art looks cartoony. Who would want that? When will you ever grow up? No one takes artists seriously. You aren't talented enough.”

These words swirl in our minds every time we get serious about our creative intentions or put ourselves out there.

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How to Protect

So how do we protect ourselves? Should we just shut down our emotions and pretend that words don’t affect us?

The first step is actually the opposite. We need to renounce that silly statement we’re told as kids: “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We should admit our vulnerability. That we are tender and the words did hurt.

Then we should isolate the words and think about who said them. How old were we? What was the motivation of the person? Maybe they loved us but were ignorant and didn't know any better.

Then we hold these words captive and present them to our destiny. If they do not align with our destiny, then they are a lie and we remove the lie from our memory forever. If it tries to resurface, refuse to give it place. Read more about "Overcoming Challenges" here. 

Learning From Turtles

We have a lot to learn from turtles. They live longer than humans because they have a hard shell that protects them from danger. What if we had a shell that made us impervious to outside influence or harmful words? Having this exterior armor would have us walk in our destiny with complete confidence.

The key to achieving this is not force or false strength. It is forgiveness. By releasing others, we free ourselves. Harboring resentment chains us to the past and weighs down our spirits. When we forgive, we make space for healing, growth, and truth.

Break FREE

Let's challenge ourselves to break free from the shackles of old wounds. Today, choose forgiveness as your protective shell, letting it deflect the hurtful words that once pierced deep. By doing so, you're not only releasing others from their past mistakes but granting yourself the permission to soar above them, moving closer to your true destiny.

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