I loved these lines: "Sometimes I will share things and I sometimes I will not. Sometimes I will honor the un-self-serious spirit of this Substack, sometimes I will want to cry. Mostly I will do this for myself and try not to do it so much to please others, to earn their approval and therefore finally earn mine. Though I’m human, so I’ll slip up."
I've always tried to keep a bright line between what I produce and the self that produces it and is, to some extent, reflected in the output. I had to learn to do that because so much of my writing is very, VERY harshly judged by people ethically bound to do just that!
Well, everything I’ve read has been eminently worth reading, it’s been great. Knowing the way algos work, I make a point of interacting, too. You aren’t speaking into the void!
You make a very good point! I’ve shared a particular post with friends and family but I get hives thinking they will read everything because I want to be as truthful with my posts and that feels easier to do when I know they’re not reading …
Right! I'm so there with you. Having my partner, my sisters, my parents, etc read anything of mine is always, always the most dread-inducing. Yet I want them to? Or at least show some curiosity/interest? Yet I realize how unfair those expectations are for everyone, especially if I'm most afraid of their feelings. Definitely something we have to constantly negotiate.
I'm so excited to meet Amy The Writer!!
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I loved these lines: "Sometimes I will share things and I sometimes I will not. Sometimes I will honor the un-self-serious spirit of this Substack, sometimes I will want to cry. Mostly I will do this for myself and try not to do it so much to please others, to earn their approval and therefore finally earn mine. Though I’m human, so I’ll slip up."
I've always tried to keep a bright line between what I produce and the self that produces it and is, to some extent, reflected in the output. I had to learn to do that because so much of my writing is very, VERY harshly judged by people ethically bound to do just that!
Such a tricky line to draw sometimes! But agree, it really is the only way to stay sane, even if the line gets sometimes squiggly.
You’re on fire scoping out some of my writing today, Jack! I’m honored, seriously 🙏
Well, everything I’ve read has been eminently worth reading, it’s been great. Knowing the way algos work, I make a point of interacting, too. You aren’t speaking into the void!
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You make a very good point! I’ve shared a particular post with friends and family but I get hives thinking they will read everything because I want to be as truthful with my posts and that feels easier to do when I know they’re not reading …
Right! I'm so there with you. Having my partner, my sisters, my parents, etc read anything of mine is always, always the most dread-inducing. Yet I want them to? Or at least show some curiosity/interest? Yet I realize how unfair those expectations are for everyone, especially if I'm most afraid of their feelings. Definitely something we have to constantly negotiate.
Haha yes I get the mixed feelings. It’s scary putting ourselves out there but so satisfying to speak our truth.