tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post1697181775078130449..comments2024-02-20T00:17:29.357-08:00Comments on Through The Looking Glass: ChangeVikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-66349946570097338552012-07-22T10:12:14.986-07:002012-07-22T10:12:14.986-07:00Interesting post,Vikki.It's important not too ...Interesting post,Vikki.It's important not too worry too much about any failures -apart from the sky diving of course!Everything we do is a learning opportunity.Myra Duffyhttp://www.myraduffy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-7469572334735370752012-07-19T06:18:07.325-07:002012-07-19T06:18:07.325-07:00Thanks, Joan! I suppose the up-side of being a per...Thanks, Joan! I suppose the up-side of being a perfectionist is that it can be a motivator to write, then write some more until you write the best you can!Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-68083668789480241722012-07-19T06:15:45.635-07:002012-07-19T06:15:45.635-07:00Thanks, Mum. I think you need to get over your fea...Thanks, Mum. I think you need to get over your fear of success and just embrace it:)Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-35158571564965379052012-07-19T06:14:59.632-07:002012-07-19T06:14:59.632-07:00Thanks for that Joanna! I definitely think taking ...Thanks for that Joanna! I definitely think taking risks with writing is worth it and I loved your statement, 'We can always come back to where we feel safe'Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-28910669595104910122012-07-18T03:06:32.694-07:002012-07-18T03:06:32.694-07:00Interesting post, Vikki, and one that I'm sure...Interesting post, Vikki, and one that I'm sure most people can relate to. As a Virgo, I tend also to be a perfectionist, and I do think it interferes with the creative flow. Well done on the honourable mention - take heart from it.Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-10675528804491846632012-07-17T14:21:21.345-07:002012-07-17T14:21:21.345-07:00Excellent post, Vikki - and, yes, we probably all ...Excellent post, Vikki - and, yes, we probably all experience that fear and doubt that holds us back from achieving so much more. I even have feared success sometimes, which seems a bit daft! Anyway, I do hope your new ventures will bring their own rewards.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-26115795817882835702012-07-17T13:59:48.209-07:002012-07-17T13:59:48.209-07:00I feel fear at times of impending change. It's...I feel fear at times of impending change. It's often easier to stay with comfortable things. But it's also hard to ignore that restless feeling. It's usually a sign that it's time to look in a new direction and see what's there.<br />Sometimes I just change the furniture around. But sometimes a bigger change is needed. And I think more is achieved by veering off the beaten track for a while to see if it brings rewards than by resisting the urge and later regretting the lost opportunity.<br /><br />With writing, I have definitely had more success with the riskier projects than with the safer ones. That's not to say all the braver stuff has succeeded. But I'm often surprised and delighted by the response it gets. And, even if nothing much happens, I enjoy the excitement of doing something bolder that moves me out of the cosy groove it's so easy to slide into.<br /><br />We can always come back to where we feel safe. But it's good to take a step or two away from it sometimes. It certainly can't do any harm and helps us develop as writers.<br /><br />Fabulous post, Vikki. Good luck with the next steps.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-1551558010074815942012-07-17T12:44:19.202-07:002012-07-17T12:44:19.202-07:00Thanks for dropping by, Rebecca! Glad I'm not ...Thanks for dropping by, Rebecca! Glad I'm not the only one who feels that way about starting new projects:) And yes, I'm liking that mantra 'Just do it'...Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-62298769643057962692012-07-16T13:39:21.433-07:002012-07-16T13:39:21.433-07:00Brilliant Vicki! I think you're totally right ...Brilliant Vicki! I think you're totally right about the fear factor sometimes holding you back (the general 'you', not actually you). I also have ideas for new projects, and sometimes hold off in case I 'spoil' them. It could be sewing or writing, but the actual process of starting a piece of work can be daunting for many reasons.<br /><br />'Just do it' must be our new mantra:) Good luck with your opportunities, and big congrats on the 'honourable mention'! xxRebecca Johnstonenoreply@blogger.com