Comments on: Jamie Ridler: On Creativity, Feedback and Our Tender Hearts

By: amypalko

amypalko — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:03:41 +0000

I found this whole article and method for dealing with criticism really helpful and timely; however, I found one phrase in particular extremely resonant.

I’ve started sharing some creative writing online for the first time, and it is, quite frankly, terrifying. Every time I do it I feel positively sick with nerves, and the one question I find myself returning to is, ‘Will they like it?’.

As you quite rightly say, this will always remain important to me, but when someone has a negative reaction to my work, I can take comfort in the knowledge that ‘my gift is not for this person’. A really powerful phrase and a deep source of comfort. Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
Amy
xx

By: Linnea aka cafemercury

Linnea aka cafemercury — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:17:21 +0000

Augh, criticism!

*runs screaming*

*forces self back*

This post is one I sorely need, and will bookmark so I can come back to it. Thank you for your insightful words!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:50:52 +0000

Thanks for your beautiful words. I’m getting ready to start a new graphic design job, and I’m slightly terrified about the new environment where judgment is part of the job. Hearing this gives me more confidence that I can withstand the impending critiques.

By: sydney

sydney — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:24:33 +0000

High powered business meeting with Jamie this morning – now taking a break from the hectic world of being famous!

By: KAren

KAren — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:47:33 +0000

Thanks Jamie, this is really great information, I especially love # 3 and am striving towards that myself.

By: Silky Hart

Silky Hart — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:47:36 +0000

So comforting and soothing, Jamie! And, ultimately a reminder how empowering it is to trust our own internal guidance! mwah!

By: Kolleen

Kolleen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:00:05 +0000

l.o.v.e. this! i do have a 14 year old who i will be passing this on too! THANK YOU for sharing and for your wisdom! xxooo

By: Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:16:23 +0000

Jamie, you are a true inspiration.

Yay for Jamie!

By: melly

melly — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:03:25 +0000

ooh with number one: for a long time I would deny my feelings & insecurities saying i “shouldn’t feel that way” or “stop it” (that type of thing). i have discovered though that part of this big journey is about having those thoughts, embracing all parts of you, and working with it.

i find a sense of accomplishment when i don’t let a feeling dictate to me how i am choosing to live life. that yeah, the feeling can be there & i could still move on and do what i set out to do.

i don’t know about you but when you fully accept yourself, it is the most beautiful thing!

jamie, thank you for sharing from your heart. i love your expression~ it is so fabulous & true. xoxo

By: leah

leah — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:54:05 +0000

beautiful post, Jamie!! you are so very wise. xox