"The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt." Sylvia Plath
When we really begin to question ourselves, our whole world begins falling apart. That's a pretty brave statement, but if we dive into the after effects of what occurs when doubt crawls into our lives, it really does happen. We can even take it a step farther in regard to chasing dreams. Since the playing field is even more competitive, and doubt comes into our minds, that's when it actually does trash everything or seems to put a total stop to everything we've ever wanted in this life.
You see, dreams demand everything from you. They demand your total attention, work ethic, eagerness, integrity, and willingness to sacrifice a good deal to achieve them. But when you start doubting your dream and what you are doing in life, you aren't giving it your all.
When you come across somebody talking of a dream, there's this sense you get from them that they know something is going to really happen notwithstanding massive amounts of anxiety surrounding the whole thing. There's a built-in sense of belief that roots itself so very deeply in that person that they can't possibly be beaten. That is true and real faith.
But when you listen to someone who is talking about their passions, and you get the sense that they're slightly on edge about it all, you can be pretty sure that they'll never achieve what they set out to do. It's not you are rooting against them, but it's that you know dreams take everything and giving it less than that, well, it just won't work out at all. So pour yourself into what you adore and let doubt vanish from your mind. Others may say it's not practicable but the impossible has been achieved many many times through history.
Give it a try. Anything could happen.
When we really begin to question ourselves, our whole world begins falling apart. That's a pretty brave statement, but if we dive into the after effects of what occurs when doubt crawls into our lives, it really does happen. We can even take it a step farther in regard to chasing dreams. Since the playing field is even more competitive, and doubt comes into our minds, that's when it actually does trash everything or seems to put a total stop to everything we've ever wanted in this life.
You see, dreams demand everything from you. They demand your total attention, work ethic, eagerness, integrity, and willingness to sacrifice a good deal to achieve them. But when you start doubting your dream and what you are doing in life, you aren't giving it your all.
When you come across somebody talking of a dream, there's this sense you get from them that they know something is going to really happen notwithstanding massive amounts of anxiety surrounding the whole thing. There's a built-in sense of belief that roots itself so very deeply in that person that they can't possibly be beaten. That is true and real faith.
But when you listen to someone who is talking about their passions, and you get the sense that they're slightly on edge about it all, you can be pretty sure that they'll never achieve what they set out to do. It's not you are rooting against them, but it's that you know dreams take everything and giving it less than that, well, it just won't work out at all. So pour yourself into what you adore and let doubt vanish from your mind. Others may say it's not practicable but the impossible has been achieved many many times through history.
Give it a try. Anything could happen.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Interested in what else Sylvia Plath has to say about life? You can really learn a lot by going through these Sylvia Plath quotes. It's not my usual type of post, but there's some real wisdom in these quotes.