Sunflowers & Dragonflies

I totally relate to this! I am so fearful that I am not a good artist, if I am an artist at all! I sit back and do not try and apply myself. What if’s take me over. What if- I really am not talented, what if I really can teach, what if not one likes my art? I know I need to step up to the plate and not be fearful! Face the fears!!!!

I get that feeling, especially around work …. I need to work to make money so we can live ….

about art and my therapy … stamping and card making … hey, this is supposed to be fun, Something we do because we like to, right? Does it really matter what others think? As long as we are enjoying ourselves . that is what should matter – focus on why you are doing it and forget what others think
take care hun,
Sandra

I feel like this every day of my life. Almost like I am not worthy! I feel like I am a fraud when people compliment my art. After 7 years of publishing, you would think that I would be over it — but I think MOST women feel this way.
I try to channel it into positive action — to strive to be better all the time.

This is me all the time. I get lots of great feedback, but I just don’t see it. I see simple, bland, boring and just plain old yuck.
I’m in a Blog Hop right now and people are leaving nice comments, but I just fell like it’s not me they are commenting about. It can’t possibly be my work that they like, they are just being nice cause there is a prize involved. I feel this way when my LSS owner praises me. I feel like an impostor, a fake and fraud. I did the work. I don’t take credit of designing something that I got instructions from another site.
http://anyoneseenmycraftknife.blogspot.com is my blog if you want to check it out…

I know what you mean. I am having the same feelings. I have the added feeling right now that crafting is not important. I know deep down that sending cards is doing something. I am just struggling with a lot of other stuff and that seems to reflect in my crafting. Thanks for sharing this. It is comforting to know that I am not alone.

Oh my, I ‘ve never put words to those feelings, but I have felt the same thing. God gave me the gift of leadership, and I didn’t see it or want it. When I taught a Bible study, craft class, cooking class or a group of preschool teachers, I felt like, “Why are they listening to me? Why are they taking notes?” Then I started to really enjoy being noticed as someone special, but I was fearful that people would find out that I yell at my kids, or leave dirty dishes on the kitchen counter all night. Through the years, God has helped me understand that He blessed me with something I could share with others to bring them joy, or to just bring them together. Now, I just give Him the glory for allowing me to share in His blessings. You’re not alone in your insecurities.

I gasped when I read the piece Beth! Someone, out there, thinks the same thoughts as I do! The difference is, that person put her feelings into words in a way I could never do.
I thought it was just ME!
And then to read the responses and find more people share the same thoughts….wow.
I’ve always felt as if I’m on the outside looking in. I still do, but I now have company!
I might try knocking on the door now…….

Hugs
Viv xx