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Arati Arvind's avatar

Well written Shreya, I like " Just make it exist first, then make it good" Don't compare is a good advice to be taken seriously, let me practice that.

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

tysmm, yess pls stop comparing yourself love

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Sae Abiola's avatar

This hit me deeply, thank you for putting these emotions into words. The struggle between creating from joy vs. chasing validation is so real, especially in a world that constantly equates value with numbers. I felt every word about comparison, the fear of trying, and the quiet pain of feeling unseen. But you’re absolutely right creativity deserves freedom, not perfection. And sometimes the bravest thing is to keep showing up for yourself even when no one’s clapping. Thank you for sharing this with so much honesty. You’ve spoken for so many of us ❤️✨

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

aww omg am so glad sweetheart!! 🥹💗 “creativity deserves freedom” SAY IT LOUDER FOR PPL IN THE BACK

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Sae Abiola's avatar

💜💜💜

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One_n_onyi's avatar

I feel this. I am trying to get over this inferiority complex but it is soooooo hard to not compare or doubt your own work but I’m trying slowly!!

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

Goodluck sweetheart, I totally get you but always remember you are special in your own being, you don't need to be like anyone else

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One_n_onyi's avatar

Thanks for giving me hope I really needed to hear this!!

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Justin Rose's avatar

I know exactly how you feel 🌹

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

🫂

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kiss.kina's avatar

I love this omg. Every word hit especially not feeling like you’ve achieved a lot because you keep comparing yourself to other people. Hugs to you Shreya and to everyone reading this. I hope this can be the beginning of self love and the end of comparing yourself to other people. 🧸🤍

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

🥹🥹 tysmmm

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leslie's avatar

Loved this

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

tysmm

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Ankita Jason's avatar

Ksjsjshshs so happy to be back here and reading your stuff again!! This was precious, and I think you're doing such a splendid job with all your creative endeavours, cannot wait to watch you grow ❤❤❤

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

aww omg tysmm ankitaaa love u 🥺💗💗💗

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saurav's avatar

Yesterday I was dealing with something similar, the constant comparison, the feeling - "I am not the best" .

Today , I read this and it felt like , I got my answer

Thank you for sharing this

This helped me

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

aww omg am so glad sweetheart!!

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Pau's avatar

❤️🌺 thank you!!

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Shreya Tiwari's avatar

💗💗💗

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