Validation

WARNING: This is about to get deep....

I envy those who don't have a craving for validation in anything they do in life. That have enough self confidence to push through even when every thread of common sense is telling them to give up. The definition of validation: to prove something to be sound or logical.

I know what you're thinking..."This is a blog about a Chicago Actor, what the hell does this have to do with that?!"...well, I can answer that simply...EVERYTHING!

Acting is a very volatile career (if you could call it that) and everyone handles that insecurity of work differently. Myself, I'm freaking.

I call myself a singer, actor, dancer and try to live the life, pushing myself in every direction to accomplish my goals....but nothing seems to come into fruition. I feel like all I need is a little validation to continue doing what I'm doing in hopes that it will pay off in some fulfilling way in the end, OR the answer to all my questions....when is enough, enough?

I think most people who are struggling, ask themselves this same question, but it is ultimately that person's need or desires that answer it for them. But what do you do when you are having an inner war between your desires and your head?! This is currently where I find myself.

Have any of you ever been in this position? Have you ever questioned what you were doing? Did you choose to continue in hopes of success, or change and find happiness elsewhere? Do you regret it?

Much love and confusion,
Charissa Hope

P.S. I'm not giving up my dreams, just questioning how to achieve them.