creativity & failure

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as i start developing more of my creative side, the above statement is definitely what i struggle with the most. 

i have so many ideas and want to create so badly. but what ends up happening sometimes is that i'm so scared of it not coming out perfectly or not being something that people will enjoy or that will live up to my expectations, that the finished product is less than what i know i am capable of. 

the creativity doesn't shine through. 

i'm sure those of you who create can relate to this. 

we don't want to fail, but we need to learn to not care if we do. creativity is seriously risky business. i'm putting myself out there for the world to see in a creative outlet. all my emotions and abilities are out to be seen. there will be failure. i will mess up. 

but it's okay. 

failure is a part of the journey. i need to push through and allow the creativity to shine.