In the last post, I suggested that when confronted with a rejection (or any obstacle) so destabilizing that it calls everything into question, it might be wise to take a moment and reconnect with your Driving Whys. And not simply in some cursory, “tick the box” fashion, but in a way that requires you to fundamentally reexamine whether or not the goals you set still make sense for where you are today.
Sometimes the end game morphs into something we did not see coming. I've decided with most of my creative endeavors to not start with an end goal in mind, but rather just enjoying the process. It's like instead of forcing the characters in your story down a certain path you let me lead you.
Now with learning the cello, after nine months, an end game is slowly developing in my mind. I found this quite useful so I don't feel the pressure to complete a goal that is very often going to be totally out of my control.
Sometimes the end game morphs into something we did not see coming. I've decided with most of my creative endeavors to not start with an end goal in mind, but rather just enjoying the process. It's like instead of forcing the characters in your story down a certain path you let me lead you.
Now with learning the cello, after nine months, an end game is slowly developing in my mind. I found this quite useful so I don't feel the pressure to complete a goal that is very often going to be totally out of my control.