Blind Faith
We don’t always need physical evidence that we’re doing the right thing or having an impact… Sometimes we just need a little faith…
“When We’re Making Things We Love, Our Mission Is Accomplished”
Rick Rubin
I’ve spoken before about seeking permission and reassurance from others, but what happened to getting that from ourselves?
At school, I was the student who consistently approached the teacher’s desk to get confirmation that I was on the right track, like I needed the verification… approval even.
And I guess to an extent I’m still like that now!
When I started my blog, I did it because it felt right.
It was an internal belief… (and perhaps a big dollop of encouragement from my wonderful friend and cheerleader, V).
I didn’t do it for the recognition… the visibility on social media or the number of love hearts and ‘restacks’…
I did it because it’s important…
I did it because it makes me happy and brings me a sense of contentment…
I did it because I want to share the incredible teachings I had on my counselling and psychotherapy degree…
I did it because I want to share the life-changing journey of personal growth that I’ve been on, and continue to be on…
If sharing my experiences, my honest thoughts and feelings and my personal mental health struggles could help just one person feel less alone, then it is all worth it!
And the truth is, I may never know if my work reaches ‘that one’ person… unless they choose to share that with me, but there is no need or expectation because that’s not the aim… I do it for the potential impact it may have, not for the confirmation!
It is simply faith…
Recently, I’ve received a few comments and messages or had conversations with people who have told me they read my newsletters, they resonate with them and they’re even taking the tools and information forward into their own lives and professions…
THIS IS WHY I DO IT!
But, as I reflect on this, and even though I absolutely love these connections and I’m truly grateful for the conversations, no matter how big or small, lasting or fleeting, I’m reminded that it’s not my ‘why’!
It’s not the root source of my work… It’s not what feeds it… it’s simply a stunning by-product; the bright flowers that blossom, generating further beauty.
There may be people out there who resonate with my posts yet I don’t have the physical footprint; they may not like or comment, they may not be on my subscriber list… they’re simply silent observers, and that’s fine with me, because intuitively, I know it is reaching them!
It's an internal belief… a gut feeling…
As Rick Rubin said:
“Size Does Not Matter. Volume Does Not Equal Value.”
It’s out there for anyone who wants it
It’s why I’m committed to keeping my posts free to read.
Because I want them to be accessible to anyone and everyone who wants to read them…
I understand how money can be a barrier, how it can govern our daily life, intrude on our thoughts, oversee our every decision, how it enables or disables us, how it brings opportunities or restrictions… yet it’s something we all require to live day to day. (Anyway, my thoughts around this particular social construct would be a whole other… post essay!)
So, I’m reminding myself to remain focussed on what’s at the beating heart of Waves Of Thought – the words I put on the page and share with you, whether I ever know it or not.
I want to offer you authenticity and connection…
I don’t need the confirmation, instead, I’m strengthening my belief in doing what feels right.
So, if you have read this post (which I presume you have if you’ve got this far!), or any of my other posts, THANK YOU!
From the bottom of my heart!
I hope they fill you with comfort, cosiness and positivity (and of course there’s no expectation to like or comment… I feel the invisible string) 💞
Until next time,
Take care and much love,
Julie x
You can read more about me and how I came to create ‘Waves of Thought’ here:
I sooo resonate with this. “Water the roots and let the fruit take care of itself,” I once heard. I try to live by it—sometimes it feels tricky. Thank you for being here. 🙏