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Strawbridge's avatar

I created drawings incessantly as a child. I gave up that and other artistic pursuits due to feeling not good enough compared to the very best. And, my self with was tied to all of that. Now I have a better frame of mind.

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Antonio deGou's avatar

Have you ever thought of getting back to it?

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Strawbridge's avatar

Well writing is my main art right now. Guitar is secondary. But you are right, I had to return to the person I am. This makes a huge difference in our lives. I believe I let society’s false teachings turn me around. One has to unlearn what he has learned, in my view.

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Baranverse's avatar

Such a great read, Antonio!

It's something that takes time to understand, and I wish I had that mindset when I was in school.

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Antonio deGou's avatar

For sure, I feel like awareness could be part of the curriculum!

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Michael Cameron's avatar

Great piece! Normalise doing for the joy of the doing!

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Moon Arica's avatar

Never be afraid of criticism, get past and you'll get better.

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Antonio deGou's avatar

It will do you better in the long run!

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Moon Arica's avatar

Agree. Great writing! Great graphics too. Love the ideas in here.

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Emily-Jane Clark's avatar

I enjoyed this! Alsop, I would love to see that drawing of Princess Diana!

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Antonio deGou's avatar

Me too, memory is fussy, my cousin Diana woulda've loved it.

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