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I used to cringe reading my old LinkedIn posts (that's my main platform apart from Substack). But since i started practicing creative writing, it got easier. Sometimes I get the flow and the posts write themselves (I'm just the tool the use). And when I read those later on, I'm impressed. It's such a good feeling when you genuinely proud of yourself. So, yes, challenging yourself is good. :)

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I totally agree. Sometimes it just flows so beautifully and can feel so full of ease, those are always my best pieces too. Like something gets channelled through and it feels wonderful! The rest of the time, we just have to show up and do the work either way, and hope for the best!

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such a great reminder for sure to review one’s work and not always seek something new and shiny ~ i’m always struck by the hidden jewels, lines of language i can’t believe i strung together…glimmers patiently waiting to be seen

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Oh I love how you’ve put it, the lines you can’t believe you strung together and glimmers waiting to be seen. Exquisite! And when we look back, we see the links and the stories of our work with such a different perspective and clarity that we can’t hope to have in the moment…

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💯

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Love this. I am reworking some things I wrote before atm. It feels a little cringe sometimes as they do need improving but I think that’s part of the journey as a writer! 💛

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Oh I love that, coming back to old work to polish it and refine it is so important too… it’s too easy to discard our old creations and not give them the credit they deserve!

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Recently I have started to go through old posts so to update them and re share them on social media in a different way. The last one I put out was simply a mess and I am surprised no one at the time got in touch and told me to get a grip! The language was simply not appropriate for the very complex subject I was discussing. My words mirrored how I felt at the time and most of all the level of consciousness I was on. And it is OK to be honest, I can definitely accept this! So I am re writing myself in a way and it feels appropriate and nice to have such a great opportunity! Much love kind girl x

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But how amazing is this, that you can go back and see just how much you've grown? I love that you can accept it rather than feel shame over it, it's a far more evolved way to approach it! Love the sound of the re-writes, well done, not an easy thing to do but SO worthwhile!

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It was an honour to have you take part, Tamzin! I honestly love your photos, they're raw and personal, show vulnerability and growth at the same time, it's a gorgeous combination!

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Thank you so much Patrik, as ever! It means the world to me.

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I can't help but cringe when I look at my old Facebook status updates. They are truly cringe haha However, I'm all for repromoting our older work. Capitalism has conditioned us to believe anything new and shiny is worthy, but we need to unlearn this mindset.

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I think cringing is normal! If we don't, then it means we've learnt nothing at all since then. I think some self-compassion and love for that version of us alongside the cringe is what matters. I totally agree, constantly on a journey of trying to unlearn most of what capitalism has conditioned me into believing...

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