We are more than our "9 to 5" jobs

My triggering moment that made me realize I was a creator!

Have you ever been triggered by a comment and wonder if that’s how you are seen?

I won’t repeat the comment. I’m sure it was said innocently, but it struck to my core.

We are more than any one part of ourselves. What we do for a living does not define us.

I am a creator

I am a creator. I created my own business. I had a vision, and I created it. I manage all aspects of it every day. I do more than scoop dog poop. Yet, there is a nagging feeling that I am less than. That feeling comes from within myself.

I also create through words. I write for myself. I write because I need to. I write because it’s who I am. I desperately want that part to be seen. I know not everyone is a reader and my subject material is not for everyone.

Why do I get triggered and not feel enough?

I could blame my childhood. I could blame ADHD. I was called stupid in my past from peers and teachers. When I got to high school there were airhead comments by some. I would laugh at the joke and then eventually I played the part. “You’ll get by on your looks.” I was told back then and I almost believed them.

I haven’t heard those comments since childhood, yet deep inside I carry them.

It is empowering to be able to create through words and art

The feeling of empowerment and joy I get when creating through words should be enough, but it isn’t always.

For most of my adult life I have been trying to prove that I am not stupid. I am smart. And I am capable. All of this contributes to perfectionism and self-sabotage.

Creativity is a superpower!

We need to believe that. The feeling can be euphoric when you express yourself through writing and art. There’s nothing like it in the world. I wouldn’t want to imagine a world without it.

Do you notice the artist behind the creation? Tell them today that you do. You will brighten their day.