I'm glad Natasha!! I first thought of this in reference to my army background during the "Vietnam era." As I reflected upon winners of our VC, I noted all personnel were terribly vulnerable when they were recommended for the award - soldiers don't win a bravery award for hiding behind a tree! They trusted their vulnerability for a higher purpose. I think we all do that, in varying degrees, when we are called upon to serve, perform, commit, publish, etc.
Thank you so much for sharing! I think people feel an inexplicably good, important feeling when someone opens up and they realize they can relate. I think it's a very human need to know that someone relates to you, understands you, is listening to you. Thank you for sharing.
On that note, I can relate to being a perfectionist! I did not even realize this word applies to me until one day about five to seven years ago WHILE I was thinking about my book/editing. I think it does help we perfectionists - and maybe everyone? - to have pep talks with ourselves, like the pep talk you shared about the value of the writing in one's first novel, and how we can appreciate that.
Congratulations on all your writing and that sounds like a great, relaxing vacation!
I relate to the point of feeling quite winded after reading that! It's beyond frustrating to find that sentences that behaved themselves beautifully a short while ago can later appear flawed. But many congratulations on the rebirth! When so many published books fade away, republication is a rare and special moment.
I'm glad Natasha!! I first thought of this in reference to my army background during the "Vietnam era." As I reflected upon winners of our VC, I noted all personnel were terribly vulnerable when they were recommended for the award - soldiers don't win a bravery award for hiding behind a tree! They trusted their vulnerability for a higher purpose. I think we all do that, in varying degrees, when we are called upon to serve, perform, commit, publish, etc.
Peter
Thank you so much for sharing! I think people feel an inexplicably good, important feeling when someone opens up and they realize they can relate. I think it's a very human need to know that someone relates to you, understands you, is listening to you. Thank you for sharing.
On that note, I can relate to being a perfectionist! I did not even realize this word applies to me until one day about five to seven years ago WHILE I was thinking about my book/editing. I think it does help we perfectionists - and maybe everyone? - to have pep talks with ourselves, like the pep talk you shared about the value of the writing in one's first novel, and how we can appreciate that.
Congratulations on all your writing and that sounds like a great, relaxing vacation!
I relate to the point of feeling quite winded after reading that! It's beyond frustrating to find that sentences that behaved themselves beautifully a short while ago can later appear flawed. But many congratulations on the rebirth! When so many published books fade away, republication is a rare and special moment.
Natasha, I understand that a precipitate of vulnerability is courage! I admire yours. And I continue to appreciate your work. Thank you.
Glad you had a relaxing top up on the east coast.