“It isn’t just talent. You have to have something else. You have to have a kind of nerve.” – Georgia O’Keefe
I saw this quote the other day and I thought, isn’t that the truth? You can’t be at the top of your game at anything that you set out to do, without nerve. There isn’t any dream which you set out to do that is completely without risks. The bigger your dream, the more you have to let go of self-consciousness. You have to face your fears head on, and decide that whatever it is that you want to do, and that you feel compelled to do, is more important than your doubts and your fears. It takes nerve to be the fullest, most authentic version of yourself. Talent is just the raw material. Nerve is the ability to take that talent and run with it.
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Well, that was spot on and touched a nerve (ha). It’s finding the nerve to put yourself out there that’s so tough. It’s the old “who’s going to want to listen to me” story. Would you mind if I used some of your post in my blog? I’ll give credit, of course! Thanks, Kelly.
Always! Use whatever hits a nerve. And don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, Gail. From what I’ve witnessed, you are amazing!