HATERS IS GONNA HATE - WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT

I find that the Universe has a way of bringing us the messages we need to hear when we need to hear them.  If something is really bothering me, I start to notice things pop up everywhere I look that speak to whatever it is I'm working on at the moment.  It's like someone is planting little reminders of the message that I should hear and understand to help me deal with that present issue.  For the past 2 weeks, that issue has been "Haters and Monsters."

Being in a creative field, I find that little monsters creep up in my head all the time telling me that I'm not good enough.  It's hard to separate myself from my work, take a step back, and look at it objectively.  I'm emotionally invested in what I do, and it is an extension of who I am as a person.  If someone says something bad about my work, I take it personally and attach that statement to my whole being.  It's like really messed up math.  This picture sucks + I don't like it = YOU SUCK

And this mentality is not quarantined to the creative field or just my work.  Its ugliness permeates other areas of my life, and I also discover that it has the same effect on my peers, loved ones, and mentors (even the ones I compare myself to, think are so much more amazing than I am, and think could never have little monsters, too).  Apparently, we all go through this.  PHEW!  What a relief!  We're not alone!!!

I was reminded of this theme last week and this week by two peers/mentors that told me the same thing: GET RID OF THOSE LITTLE MONSTERS!  There will always be people who are going to try to bring you down, no matter what.  We can even be our own worst enemy, which can be even worse than someone else telling us these ugly things.  Those peers also told me the same thing that my mom used to tell me, "They're just jealous."  That may be, but it's hard to convince myself of that.  Jealous?!  Of what?!  I don't know what, but I'll go along with it for the sake of my sanity.

And speaking of sanity, they say that laughter is the best medicine.  Sometimes you just have to laugh it off.  And if there were ever a group of highly insecure, highly creative individuals, it's comedians.  I've got a soft spot for those of you so willing to put yourself out there.  Not an easy thing to do, and I've got nothing but love for ya.  One of our favorites is Katt Williams.  Bright guy, that one, and hilarious to boot.  Here's what he has to say about haters.  Now you know what we mean when you hear the two of us say, "Luxurious."  Enjoy! 

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