When we get excited about something it’s normal for our brains to think about the end goal right away. We picture something in our mind and instantly start fantasizing about the possibilities and things that can come from this new inquiry. Unfortunately we forget about the middle part where hours of practice, falling down and getting up make that possible. And what always ends up happening is an overwhelming feeling that ultimately demotivates us completely.

When I made my first post for Whispering Haven months ago I had a full idea in my head of what I wanted it to grow into. I wanted to do literature reviews and have people send their work to me so that I can have a day where I feature other people’s works. It was a fantasy that took my entire mind up. Yet after I made the first post I got cold feet. I realized that it would take a long time to get to that point and most of my early work would just be posts like this. I too had that feeling and thought “well it’s too much work” and let this site go before I even launched it.

But I finally got the courage to open it up again and honestly just writing this post has made me feel better. If you’re in a similar position I was in, it’s normal to feel humility as long as we can dust ourselves off and try again. I was tempted to remove my first post and use this as a fresh restart, but I want to keep this authentic and show people that those moments of hopelessness are where we actually grow the most.

So for now, I’m aiming for one post a week. Just my current thoughts on the world and the self reflecting I’ve done. Even though my first post is a dud in my mind I still hold true to those goals and ambitions I have. I hope you enjoy me on this exciting journey and learn more about yourself and what motivates you!