As a song writer “I put myself out there” in a big way. I expose myself to criticism and rejection, but I also expose myself critical acclaim and acceptance. I do the same thing as speaker and mentor. I have content that I know I have been put on earth to deliver, but sometimes I feel unsure that everyone else will get it. But I do it anyway. I write the songs---I write the blogs---I submit the articles---I delver the content---I expose myself---I put myself out there in a big way. I do my thing!
If you want the acclaim, if you want the acceptance, and if you just want to be able to authentically do what you were born to do, you must put yourself out there. You can not be afraid of the criticism and rejection. You must do your thing no matter what!
I got over my fears of criticism and rejection when I realized one important principle in life.
My life is not my own.
I share my life with my family, neighbors, community, city, state, country, earth, and something even greater than all of that---the INTERNET! What I do not only affects me, but it affects all of those people, places, and things as well--- and out of all of those people, places, and things, someone needs to hear of my mistakes so they don’t make the same ones. Someone else needs to hear of my achievements so they gain hope of the possible achievements they can experience.
Your life is not your own.
Someone not only wants what you have, they need it. Your ability to write, speak, sing, teach, lawyer, build, dance, organize, administer, or whatever it is that YOU do, is your gift to the world---it’s your purpose. Whether you reach many or you reach few, it's your obligation to share your gift in a big way. You are obligated to DO YOUR THING!
Once again I am putting myself out there and doing my thing. I have decided to merge this blog with my business of speaking and mentoring! I will continue to blog, however starting in January you will find my blog at www.nakeiachomer.com. The site is under construction at the moment so please be on the lookout for updates.
What is your gift? Do you use it to serve others? What will you do today to put yourself out there in a big way?
To Blog…Nakeia
Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Love it! I so needed to hear that, we must get together soon, Merry Christmas! Shawna Elizabeth, www.shawnelizabeth.com (MAC counter @ Norstrom's)
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Shawna!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear all about how you will be doing your thing.