The Brain Says to Write, the heart says no.
I havent been a full fledged writer, my books are stuck with the publishers, waiting for my input and clearance and i have been procrastinating with fears and dependencies. Likewise i have tons of whitepapers, articles and even blog posts to do…. but aptly stuck for the same reason.
I personally do not know of “writers block” where authors stare at blank paper, or screen, not knowing what to say or write. but i do know of fears of what the audience will think or judge me of what i write. Its truly easy to say, “Whatever, and i dont care what .. who thinks”, but sometimes the fact of how the article could harm me, or others i care about – does put speed breakers into my mind of controversy. My Blog has been my alter ego, a side that i dont want to depict, a side that wants to fight against oppression, fears, inequality and more. a side that questions all norms. But will the reader consider it as an alter ego, or just judge me to who i am in real life.
Nevertheless, i still need to write. With the main fear of my alter ego merging with my true self and becoming one…. Could be either amazing, or disasterous. Depending on the dominant side. Until i figure this out. Happy Reading!