An open letter to Fear

Hello there Fear, you stupid silly overgrown beast. This is precisely the reason I never listen to you.

All those whispers about there being a Writer's Code that I wouldn't understand, and the way you were throwing the words Rejection and Shame around?

Lies.

And that dream, the one where I was trying to go to the toilet, but I discovered partway through that I was in a large room full of people, somebody's living room in fact (why was there a toilet in there anyway?).

Effective, but silly.

I'm glad I don't listen to you, because here I am, in bliss. Guess what? Writers turn out to be people. Nice people, who use words like Empathy and Humility. Take that!

I'm so happy, so, so happy, and once again you have been unable to stop me. By now you should have figured out enough to stop trying.

But I'm sure we'll meet again.

Hopefully then I'll be able to ignore you, too. You may rob me of sleep, but you won't make me change my mind.

Regards,

Rae

PS: By the way, driving in India is really fun, with the jungles speeding by and Raintrees stretching overhead. Just thought you should know that your little plans on that front didn't work out either.

Comments

[leaf]

This post is perfect for me on this precise day. I am smiling to think of you at a writers conference. Love you Sweet Lady.

[sophanne]

when I dream about cars and driving, I think it has to do with how much personal power I feel I have at the moment. Lately I've been driving recklessly in my dreams-and have had some depression. Maybe that driving was your subconscious exerting it's power.

[Paola]

Maybe I should write a letter to fear too ...
I love yours!

[Linda]

Way to go. Thanks for being brave. What an inspiration you are!

[flutter]

I love this.

[April Alexander]

I love this letter. I too have had the same fear about writing. Thank you for sharing your honesty.

[Christine]

I'm so so thrilled to think of you at that conference! I hope we get to hear more later!

[tj]

Amen.

[kim]

Yay, trust that you are exactly where you should be! Enjoy the conference fully.

[Mathilde]

Been reading your blog for a while now...heard of it from my husband, whom you briefly met in Agonda Beach in late January. Really enjoy it but today, oh my, I HAD to comment. Awesome letter; maybe we should all try to write one like that. Keep up with your blog, it is so refreshing and inspiring. When I grow up, I wanna be like you ;) I think I'm actually older, but age is not the matter here, is it? And I love the way you seem to be raising your beautiful children! I am expecting my first and I hope we´ll be able to give them an inspiring, loving, caring childhood as you seem to be giving yours...Alright now, take care and enjoy to the max that conference!!!

[Elsa]

Can't think of a funny, insightful, or witty comment of any type right now. Mainly I just want to tell you that I love, love, love, your letter. And I am so glad you are having a wonderful time at the conference.

[#1mama]

You are an overcomer!!! So proud of you and what you are doing. I hope you really enjoy yourself there.

[Marian]

Take that, fear! So happy that you're enjoying the conference.

[Moroccomama]

You are carrying the torch for all of us moms. And you're making us proud.

[Larissa]

Love this!! Love love love it.
Thanks!!