Countering the Coddling

This is the blog where I generally post more of a 'tough love' approach to life instead of soft-pedaling everything. This commentary can be a great kindness these days and isn't directed at a particular person or group but is rather my way of countering the coddling that I see on all sides of many issues.

Here's one issue. I began a while back unsubscribing to any YouTubers who moan, whinge, complain, etc., whether that's about their own lives, their health or lack thereof, or especially this weird public whining of "why doesn't anyone watch, subscribe, like, ya-da-ya-da, my channel." 

I mean, I get the emotions. It can be frustrating to spend time creating something and having the desire to feel appreciated for it. After all, I've written ten books (each one of which took more than a year, some even longer) and I'm completely unknown with small sales numbers. But here's the thing -- just because *I* love the work I've created doesn't mean that the majority of other people will. That's the real world and always has been, especially for writers, artists, and creative types.

I accepted that quite early in my creative writing work. Many of us aren't charismatic and/or not talented 'enough'. Sometimes we don't have the personality type or visual appeal should we try to self-promote. Perhaps our voices are irritating. Maybe we just never have or acquire that je ne sais quoi necessary for a broad appeal or our perspective is simply too odd for a lot of people. 

So, seriously, why the public pity-party? Do or don't do. Live your best life. You will be seen and appreciated by those you are meant to connect with. Your creativity will help those it is meant to.