Even if I could become“famous”-attain some sort of recognition for my talent-is that what I would really want?

Question

Even if I could somehow/someway become famous-attain some sort of recognition for my writing ability-is that what I would truly (deep down in my soul) want? Fame would probably destroy me. That which we desire often does destroy us. Tis why I have always believed that I am “cursed” or a “damned soul” on this strange planet that I never asked to be a part of to begin with. Tis why most of you all would likely label me “mad”, even if (by chance) you actually thought I was talented. And the truth is… I likely am “mad”, but many people (even strangers) have thought that I was a very talented writer…In spite of (or because of) my “madness”?

Answer 1

First, you're not here to judge yourself, nor are you here to listen to other people's judgmental comments about or anyone else. You don't have to become famous if you don't want to but if you want your thoughts to be written in a book, whether it be autobiographical or fiction, that is entirely up to you. It doesn't destroy if you don't let it. This thinking is just your fear of success speaking to you, making you think of all the possible reasons to not do what you want. However, if you're doubting it so much, maybe you should find something else that won't make you feel "mad".

By the way, "mad" people don't give a d**n about what others think of them or their work. Labels are used for cans, not humans. Those who label humans aren't all that bright to begin with. You also need to realize that very few writers become famous. If you don't want fame, get an editor who will keep your book from being read by the majority of the population. I've read a lot of great books that weren't real popular but still are classics to me. Maybe your can be one of those writers. I'm sure you can find a way to make your book "famous" by word-of-mouth as well. Or just content yourself with a few books sold.

Stop worrying about being destroyed. People will always wanna do that, book or no book.

Answer 2

I don't see you as mad, but talented.

The talented is often labeled mad,

different.

Fame can only do to you what

you let it.  Be who you are, fame

or not.

I'm a writer, published writer.

Still, I'm just me.  Still, there

are those who think I'm

different.

I can't concern myself with

what "others" think.  Or,

second guess it.  I'm just

me.

Answer 3

Surprisingly enough...you sound just like the best of us...hold on to your dreams....we all go through times of doubt and confusion. In a certain light we all look the same...you'll find your path, if you just keep looking.

Answer 4

im asking to remove the curse and give you more power to your happiness and do what you love and stop listening to those naysaying thoughts that rouin you become the entrapenur keep failing rest and do it all again and it will come thru your not mad you care alot and just because others dont arent you glad you know the difference even though it frustrates you so much that they cant notice your potential be greatfull your not so shallow dont ever become as messed up as them but see it as a lesson keep moving forward doing what you love stop doubting it cause you want to be good and successful stop thinking you have to be bad just because your goodness seems to fail keep doing good you notice and you know what you did when you reflect shure you may have done some bad but your human and today is a new day so you can do really good if you really want to be glad you have so many gifts