In life, competition is inevitable
To win is always the ultimate goal
Those who seem to thrive on the good fight
Possess an unrelenting confidence in their soul
Some face competition with fear
It’s a perversity to be in the spotlight
And say to the world, “Hey, look at me!”
When inside you’re dying of stage fright
Those who compete on the physical plane
Their talents are evident from the start
But for those who own an artist’s soul
Competition makes vulnerable an already sensitive heart
The artist who fears rejection
Must realize that every waking moment we compete
Sometimes we have to throw ourselves into the creative ring
Or we will identify only with the frustration of defeat
To live your art in quiet
What good does that really do?
You protect your feelings from the harshness of the world
But you deny that world the beauty that comes from you
The truth about competition?
We are our own most formidable foes
Once we let go of our inner critic
The fear of competition lessens and creativity flows
Donna Cavanagh-MyVeryOwnFan.com