Once in awhile I get someone comment how much they admire my talents and some wishing the could do what I do. While I like these comments, they are also humbling and at the same time give a chuckle. Pictures and blog posts only tell part of the story. They do not tell you about my failures.
I have had this blog for some time now and it has evolved to what it is now. To be honest some days I have no idea where I am taking it especially on the days where I feel like I am failing. Those days are plenty. Not all my projects make it to the blog because sometimes they are a disaster. Sometimes I let the bread proof too long or it got dark before I could get a picture or my carrots didn’t grow.
Failing at something will have you questioning your self worth and wondering whether you are just wasting your time. It can also make you feel frustrated and want to give up. There are times when I have to ask myself if my time would have been better spent with my son, because that is time well spent, always!
In as much I try not to compare myself with the next person, I do sometimes and that just makes me feel several times worse. Truth is sometimes you are seeing someone’s life in one dimension and at the same time they are looking at someone else.
I wrote this today because of something I just went through and was feeling horrible earlier. Without giving any excuses I realised that I have failed at many things before but nothing has been irreparable. I owe it to myself to keep trying to keep working towards my goals. Some days will be hard but other days will be great.
Perhaps you ever feel like quitting. Don’t. Cry if you have to. Try again, change methods, get help or apologise. Don’t quit!