White spaces

A blank page opens up a world of possibilities, and a whole new realm for discoveries. The chance is there for the taking. There's so much to say, to write, to create, and to think, but so often we let those moments pass us by. While staring at the blank nothingness, whether it's a piece of paper or a computer screen, a little doubt creeps into our minds. Suddenly there is a fear of stepping out into the unknown, and the white space seems almost intimidating. There's a fear that we won't be good enough, or that what we want to create won't work out right. What if we fail? Those words, "what if'' bring a million different scenarios to our minds, but that fear is just a lie. Don't fear those white spaces! We shouldn't let our fear hold us back from doing what we love. I'm a perfect example of this because, well, my major is art and photography, but as much as I love what I do, sometimes I'm afraid to show people my work. I'm afraid of not being good enough, and not measuring up to their standards. Like they say, you are your own worst critic. That's because you know what's inside of you, and you know what you're capable of. So when someone says that something of yours is good, you silently disagree because you know you could have done better. But this is why we carry on! And I am so thankful to know that every time I fall, every time I fail, I have the strength to press on. Not because of my strength, but because my strength is in the Lord, and I know that He will always be by my side.