tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post5672612472582860656..comments2024-01-21T15:03:35.162-07:00Comments on Lara Schiffbauer's Motivation for Creation: Is My Freak Flag Big Enough?Lara Schiffbauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-46017797275503574252012-03-01T18:04:17.218-07:002012-03-01T18:04:17.218-07:00When the negative thoughts try to crowd in, I just...When the negative thoughts try to crowd in, I just remind myself that lots of people with no talent have done well, so surely I've got a better chance than them? :P I know it doesn't always work that way, but ssshhh let's not dwell on that okay? :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-49124398950111779632012-03-01T18:01:19.961-07:002012-03-01T18:01:19.961-07:00It can be a tiresome lesson to learn. Thanks, Mar...It can be a tiresome lesson to learn. Thanks, Marcia!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-25035236590534364872012-02-29T20:46:33.775-07:002012-02-29T20:46:33.775-07:00I don't answer the door when negative thoughts...I don't answer the door when negative thoughts come knocking. They are a waste of precious positive time. It took me many, many years to be able to say this. Great post, Lara. Raise that freak flag!Marcia Richardshttp://marcia-richards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-78657304566376850202012-02-29T19:50:09.704-07:002012-02-29T19:50:09.704-07:00Thanks Mark! I'm contemplating what to do as a...Thanks Mark! I'm contemplating what to do as a celebration on Friday. And - I'm so excited for the Blog O'Hop!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-46931470575719538472012-02-29T18:09:08.360-07:002012-02-29T18:09:08.360-07:00Hey Lara,
Whoot! Whoot! (Leigh... you are in trou...Hey Lara,<br /><br />Whoot! Whoot! (Leigh... you are in trouble:) Well done, Lara for making 100 Followers :)<br /><br />Yahhy you, and thanks for signing up for the Got Green Blog hop, too:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-80211352789487515932012-02-29T17:59:53.727-07:002012-02-29T17:59:53.727-07:00Welcome, Theresa and Mandy, and thank you so much ...Welcome, Theresa and Mandy, and thank you so much for pushing the blog followers count to 100! Yay! Double-Yay! :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-91858997784840612322012-02-29T17:55:20.662-07:002012-02-29T17:55:20.662-07:00Have you been in my house? Just wondering, becaus...Have you been in my house? Just wondering, because I will have those same thoughts. I try to remind myself, too, that just because they love me doesn't mean they don't know if they enjoy what they read. But it is nice to have outside feedback to complement the loving comments!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-23397005386811002512012-02-29T17:44:20.822-07:002012-02-29T17:44:20.822-07:00Yay! I have freaky company! ;) I think there are...Yay! I have freaky company! ;) I think there are some great, supportive people on the internet,(including you!) and I am very lucky to have found you all. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-89034739548422619062012-02-29T17:43:20.310-07:002012-02-29T17:43:20.310-07:00I agree wholeheartedly with the statement "It...I agree wholeheartedly with the statement "It doesn't matter if I am or not, all that matters is that I strive to be the best I can be." That really is all we have control over. The rest we just have to hope works out the way we want it to. Which can be an uncomfortable thought, but at least if something does happen, we're ready for it!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-25615826016689065912012-02-29T17:41:22.628-07:002012-02-29T17:41:22.628-07:00Do you remember I call myself a "facebook fai...Do you remember I call myself a "facebook failure"? It is easy to feel bad on social media, but I've decided to just keep plugging away, and (hopefully) sooner or later it will pay off. If nothing else, of the people I have met by social media, they've been wonderful, quality people!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-76038282646928568252012-02-29T17:39:21.933-07:002012-02-29T17:39:21.933-07:00My kids make me play the video every once in a whi...My kids make me play the video every once in a while, and made me download the song onto my i-pod Nano. It is always fun to listen to and sing along with! I'd be so much more happy with the nap if it occurred in the afternoon, but it's a short rest right before bed, and then I can't sleep! I need to just get up and go write at those times, but my head feels like it's still half-asleep!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-47818369864802643432012-02-29T16:22:58.882-07:002012-02-29T16:22:58.882-07:00I have a hard time banishing my doubt demons when ...I have a hard time banishing my doubt demons when the positive feedback I get is only from family and friends. It's hard to take their compliments seriously without the nasty "They have to say that because they love me" thoughts creeping in. I've recently started taking a writing class that focuses on creativity and sharing. It's helped to have people who don't know me from Eve comment on my writing. I can so relate to everything you have shared here!Mandy Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373811387552208195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-60617960537930700922012-02-29T12:03:14.055-07:002012-02-29T12:03:14.055-07:00Thank you! I will let my freak flag fly next to yo...Thank you! I will let my freak flag fly next to yours and say no to the lingering guest of self doubt :) It's hard to do, but with all the support here, I will be better at it!Hope Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877380868985454894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-13519778893802368122012-02-29T08:56:34.067-07:002012-02-29T08:56:34.067-07:00Yes, we all have moments of self-doubt an unfortun...Yes, we all have moments of self-doubt an unfortunately, it's kept more than one good woman and/or man down. I heard a national author say he's once met the greatest illustrator in the world and yet this man was working in a sewage plant in Utah and would probably never be known as such - why? Because he didn't believe in himself. So, whenever I feel like I'm not as good as another, I say to myself, "It doesn't matter if I am or not, all that matters is that I strive to be the best I can be and let the rest "fall into place." I'd rather have tried ~ than not tried at all." (Notice I left the ...and failed part out - because how do you really know if you've failed, especially if your words have helped at least one person? <br />So, I'm in your campaign group and I've tagged you on my blog! Stop by and visit and grab the questions I have for you! http://theresasmallsneed.blogspot.com ~Theresa Sneed, author of No Angel and its forthcoming prequel, From Heaven to EarthTheresa Small Sneedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778559762142685351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-42182226007880611182012-02-29T06:18:07.806-07:002012-02-29T06:18:07.806-07:00I love Pink and every song she ever comes out with...I love Pink and every song she ever comes out with! Negative thoughts roost around me like vultures every day. "I'm not good enough, I'm not popular enough, somebody's out to hold me back..." You name it. I try to mentally go to my quiet place and toss all the baggage aside, but it's difficult. As much as I love Facebook and social networking sites, I feel sometimes it's just another place to get 'dissed. Wow, I don't sound negative, do I??? Anyway, spending time with friends and family helps me, playing with my little doggie, reading quietly and other personal pursuits helps drain the negative from my soul. I get recharged, then head back into the fray and hope for the best.Cindy Keen Reyndershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538914807361602296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-29247754550554389282012-02-28T21:22:08.007-07:002012-02-28T21:22:08.007-07:00I love that song. LOVE IT! It's just fun and h...I love that song. LOVE IT! It's just fun and has a great rhythm to it. Also love your thoughts on how to get rid of those negative thoughts and feelings we might run into. We've got to make those buggers leave and not give them the time of day! Great stuff Lara. And I'm jealous you got a nap! Lucky!Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-64527647757703755602012-02-28T17:17:57.837-07:002012-02-28T17:17:57.837-07:00I love family and friends for that. They are so n...I love family and friends for that. They are so nice to let us be whiny, aren't they? :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-10978350299363493892012-02-28T14:44:15.317-07:002012-02-28T14:44:15.317-07:00Self-doubt better not stick its stinky feet on my ...Self-doubt better not stick its stinky feet on my leather ottoman! I do get those thoughts sometimes. I think mostly I just whine to my friends and family for a while until I get past it. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-13977806359947587082012-02-28T12:19:52.603-07:002012-02-28T12:19:52.603-07:00I just wanted to add that sometimes, in moments of...I just wanted to add that sometimes, in moments of weakness, I do forget EVERYTHING I ever learned as good advice, by the way. It's nice to have wise people like you around to remind me. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-82175913432400585232012-02-28T12:17:17.913-07:002012-02-28T12:17:17.913-07:00You are so right, it is a choice. Some things we ...You are so right, it is a choice. Some things we don't have control over, but we always have control over how we react to them. (Unless, of course, there is some sort of organic brain disorder going on, but I digress.) I do believe that, generally, it's all about choices.<br /><br />I think working for a circus company would be so cool!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-53895048970612061442012-02-28T12:14:32.761-07:002012-02-28T12:14:32.761-07:00I wish those nasty thoughts would take a hike. ;)I wish those nasty thoughts would take a hike. ;)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-31299595316287086032012-02-28T12:13:07.205-07:002012-02-28T12:13:07.205-07:00Geez, Mark. You made me cry! Not tears rolling d...Geez, Mark. You made me cry! Not tears rolling down cheeks cry, but tears in the eyes, face squinched up kind of cry. I guess I really needed to hear that kindness of yours. You totally made my day, too. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-42625455470260790752012-02-28T12:11:22.047-07:002012-02-28T12:11:22.047-07:00Thanks very much for the long comment. :) It is a...Thanks very much for the long comment. :) It is an excellent point that there is a lot of room for all different kinds of writers. I think that is one reason why we really can't compare our own sucesses and qualities against each other. At least, we can't if we want to stay calm and focused on the way ahead. My pathway is not your pathway, and your pathway is not the same as another writers. Thanks again for sharing.Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-19542426534501317572012-02-28T10:27:24.604-07:002012-02-28T10:27:24.604-07:00My freak flag is so huge that it is just a normal ...My freak flag is so huge that it is just a normal thing to me. I work for a circus company so I am very in touch with my freak flag (It is actually much of a creative job than people would think!) Whenever I get worried or have self-doubts, I step back for a second and say to myself, "El, you have the choice for things to be normal and easy, but what kind of a life and stories could you come up with then? And would you be happy?" That usually snaps me right out of it. Just remembering creativity is a choice.Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15802843532640086060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-3652027499673984122012-02-28T09:17:48.267-07:002012-02-28T09:17:48.267-07:00No offense of "freak" here, as I wear th...No offense of "freak" here, as I wear the term proudly. Way to tell those thoughts who the real boss is. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.com