This essay is absolutely amazing. It’s beautifully written and the way you articulate all these feelings that so many of us have is truly special. Thank you for this, it makes me feel less alone in my own thoughts
I've struggled with that a lot, specially after i graduated. I often still do. I came to the conclusion that being mediocre is a thing that do not exist, because i saw no correlation between artistry, success, recognition, money or social impact.
But the fear of being mediocre does exist and I see it plaguing anyone, regardless of size.
I had to live with the idea of being a mediocre person to see what else i value in doing art
ive struggled with this my whole life. my mother, when i didn’t study, would say that i wouldn’t amount to anything more than a manager at mcdonalds. now im 19, putting my foot in the door to all of my creative pursuits, i got my dream job as a phlebotomist, and im slowly getting my childhood aspirations back.
growth takes time, greatness takes time, and I believe so ferociously in each and every one of you reading this. we’re all changing, and someday, with time and hard work, we’ll become the butterflies of this world <3
sarah this is just so amazing!! i really resonated with the part about downloading instagram as a teenager and engaging in a whole new popularity contest, one you weren’t even completely conscious of entering yet we are now destined to compete in, seemingly forever.
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever written. Every thought is one I have already had--it's like you've peered into my own dark pit, pulling up what I have tried to leave to rot. I feel inclined to restack everything--I know that this will be a piece I come back to again and again.
stunned into silence but forcing myself to comment so you know how much this resonated, incredibly written and so poignant. I feel like I’m often crushed by the idea that I might be nothing special (as if that would be a problem), but it’s also baffling to hear the same from someone who I see as *so* sparkling
This essay is absolutely amazing. It’s beautifully written and the way you articulate all these feelings that so many of us have is truly special. Thank you for this, it makes me feel less alone in my own thoughts
I've struggled with that a lot, specially after i graduated. I often still do. I came to the conclusion that being mediocre is a thing that do not exist, because i saw no correlation between artistry, success, recognition, money or social impact.
But the fear of being mediocre does exist and I see it plaguing anyone, regardless of size.
I had to live with the idea of being a mediocre person to see what else i value in doing art
I need to stop being afraid. Thank you for writing this. ❤️
ive struggled with this my whole life. my mother, when i didn’t study, would say that i wouldn’t amount to anything more than a manager at mcdonalds. now im 19, putting my foot in the door to all of my creative pursuits, i got my dream job as a phlebotomist, and im slowly getting my childhood aspirations back.
growth takes time, greatness takes time, and I believe so ferociously in each and every one of you reading this. we’re all changing, and someday, with time and hard work, we’ll become the butterflies of this world <3
this is beautiful, thank you so much for sharing <3
oh my god this is my favorite one of yours
AHHHH thank you 💌
Thank you Sarah
feels like you pulled this directly from my heart my god what a piece 😭🥹❤️💐
ayan you mean so much to me and i'm so grateful to know you 💌
love you 🥹❤️❤️
you are so talented, and i understand this feeling so well, you and me are like this 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
i adore you luisa 💌 thank you so much for reading
straight to the heart ❤️🩹 thank you sarah
i love you so much valerie
incredible! Felt every word !!
sarah this is just so amazing!! i really resonated with the part about downloading instagram as a teenager and engaging in a whole new popularity contest, one you weren’t even completely conscious of entering yet we are now destined to compete in, seemingly forever.
aw leah thank you! that was something i've been thinking about for a while and it's such an unsettling cycle we find ourselves in
This kind of pervasive fear is a thread running through my novel. Being afraid of life itself, achieving and failing. I hear you.
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever written. Every thought is one I have already had--it's like you've peered into my own dark pit, pulling up what I have tried to leave to rot. I feel inclined to restack everything--I know that this will be a piece I come back to again and again.
omg i meant read lol—not me trying to take credit, whoops
this is the best i've possibly read recently, and i've read it multiple times because it perfectly encapsulates all my thoughts <3
thank you so much!
stunned into silence but forcing myself to comment so you know how much this resonated, incredibly written and so poignant. I feel like I’m often crushed by the idea that I might be nothing special (as if that would be a problem), but it’s also baffling to hear the same from someone who I see as *so* sparkling
eve you mean everything to me. i see YOU as so sparkling, we're in this together gorgeous!
i think this may have just broke me