Really enjoyed reading your story, look forward to more... I believe we can learn a lot from failures, I have never read any of Elizabeth Day's work, I'll take a look. I have certainly experiened failure and have made plenty of mistakes but I have learned a lot from them. I was just joking to someone the other day, about how "I should have been a lawyer" comparing myself to a family friend, who has a lovely big house, has plenty of money etc etc... but when I really think about it I am happy doing what I am doing. She works crazy long hours, is stressed out continually and feels guilty for not having enough time to spend with her kids. I struggle by, week to week, somehow managing, but I am have a lot more free time than I used to. I get to work part-time and spend plenty of time with my son. I've maybe drifted off into another subject area here of 'comparison' but I'm happy for you that you have found something that gives you that spark! Keep going... this made me think of a quote that I love from Finding Nemo: 'Just keep swimming.'
Great piece, Anna. I related to a lot of it (fellow perfectionist who hates the word perfectionist here!). Failure can feel so painful when we're in the midst of it, but coming out the other side and being able to see things clearly at last is always worth it. Speaking more openly about our 'failures', like you have, is really important for everyone, I think.
Really enjoyed reading your story, look forward to more... I believe we can learn a lot from failures, I have never read any of Elizabeth Day's work, I'll take a look. I have certainly experiened failure and have made plenty of mistakes but I have learned a lot from them. I was just joking to someone the other day, about how "I should have been a lawyer" comparing myself to a family friend, who has a lovely big house, has plenty of money etc etc... but when I really think about it I am happy doing what I am doing. She works crazy long hours, is stressed out continually and feels guilty for not having enough time to spend with her kids. I struggle by, week to week, somehow managing, but I am have a lot more free time than I used to. I get to work part-time and spend plenty of time with my son. I've maybe drifted off into another subject area here of 'comparison' but I'm happy for you that you have found something that gives you that spark! Keep going... this made me think of a quote that I love from Finding Nemo: 'Just keep swimming.'
I'm so glad you enjoyed reading this Laura, thank you for engaging with it. It sounds like you have a happy balance. One of my favourite films! x
What a lovely thing to read. We all learn from our failures and from others too.
Looking forward to read more of your writing! :)
Lorena
Thank you Lorena! I really appreciate you reading and commenting!
Great piece, Anna. I related to a lot of it (fellow perfectionist who hates the word perfectionist here!). Failure can feel so painful when we're in the midst of it, but coming out the other side and being able to see things clearly at last is always worth it. Speaking more openly about our 'failures', like you have, is really important for everyone, I think.
Thank you, Lou, I’m glad you found it interesting. I agree, we all need to be more open about the more uncomfortable feelings!
Oh Anna!!!! (can't do emoticons here) so imagine: kiss hug hearts tears high five
😘 you are the BEST x