When
it comes to your career as an artist, what are you scared of? For years I was
scared that my music would not matter. I mean when I hear a song by some of my
heroes, how am I supposed to have the same impact on someone? This fear was
almost crippling. In fact, it stopped me actually doing anything with my own
songs, sometimes even writing them.
So
what changed? Somewhere not too long ago I had a moment where I realised the
songs I had managed to get out actually did matter to people. I had been almost
blind to see it. I also realised the fear was what was holding me back, not all
the excuses I was coming up with.
The
big thing was for the first time I consciously realised the effect the fear was
having on me. So I decided to face it. Six months later I realised how silly
that fear had been and it made me thing what other fears in my life were
holding me down. Now I see most of them more as challenges, rather than dead
end streets.
So
tell me, is there a fear that is holding you back? Is there something you were
meant to do years ago, but you keep on coming up with excuses not to do it?
Facing my fears was one of the most liberating things and it has had a massive
impact on my life. I can truly say I am a better person now. And I challenge
you to face your fear.
J.P. Kallio
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