Inner Critic


Thomasina looked at her computer monitor and frowned.

She typed a few wordsโ€ฆ

And stopped.

Bernard, the harshest of the Inner Critics approached. โ€œWhat are you doing?โ€ Bernard asked, although not really interested.

โ€œIโ€™m writing a blog post.โ€ She replied. โ€œOnly Iโ€™m struggling for something to say. Perhaps you could help?โ€

Bernard looked at the screen. โ€œMove the curser here.โ€ He tapped the screen.

โ€œTo the beginning?โ€ Thomasina asked. Bernard nodded, and she did as he asked.

โ€œNow, press and hold this key.โ€

โ€œThe delete key?โ€ Thomasina watched as Bernard nodded again. She deleted what sheโ€™d written so far.

โ€œNow, click on this box,โ€ He pointed to the red X in the top corner of the screen, โ€œand close the whole thing down. Nobody will read what you write anyway.โ€ He walked away without another word.

Thomasina didnโ€™t click the red X. She looked at the blank screen in front of her. Although she now didnโ€™t have any words, she knew she had more to say.

28 responses to “Inner Critic”

  1. Books & Bonsai avatar

    Funny what gets us writing, isn’t it?

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    1. Tom avatar

      It is indeed! My Inner Beings try all sorts of things! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Elaine avatar

    He doesnโ€™t sound like a very nice man!

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    1. Tom avatar

      Bernard is everyone’s worst nightmare, Elaine. He’s my Inner Nagging Voice – the one who constantly says I’m not good enough (etc)! He’s really grumpy. I’ve sent him away on a mission to search for a number of needles in an ever-changing number of haystacks around the world, but it appears he’s now searching in the UK again. I named him Bernard so I can tell him where to go when he turns up! ๐Ÿคฃ It works for a while.

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      1. Elaine avatar

        You donโ€™t want people like him in your life, ๐Ÿ˜ฌ tell him you are more than good enough then give him a kick! ๐Ÿ˜ก

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        1. Tom avatar

          Exactly! Will do! I think he’s getting the message! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Chris Hall avatar

    I think Bernard’s looking over my shoulder this morning!

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    1. Tom avatar

      Oh, no! I hope not Chris. If he is there, send him packing pronto! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        It’s okay, Tom, he’s gone!

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        1. Tom avatar

          Phew! You don’t need that, sorry him, hanging around! ๐Ÿ™‚

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          1. Chris Hall avatar

            โœ๐Ÿปโœ๐Ÿปโœ๐Ÿป

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            1. Tom avatar

              ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. earthskyair avatar

    Ha! All too relatable! Bernard, eh? I shall have to give mine a name, too. ๐ŸŒท

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    1. Tom avatar

      It’s easier when they’re named, Earthskyair… easier to send them away and ignore them! ๐Ÿคฃ

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  5. -Eugenia avatar

    I have a Bernard hanging around my place too! Time to give him the boot. ๐Ÿ˜ 

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    1. Tom avatar

      Go for it, Eugenia! The sooner they know, the better! ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. -Eugenia avatar
  6. Shweta Suresh avatar

    He sounds horrible. It’s best to kick all Bernards out and keep the door firmly locked to prevent their entry!

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    1. Tom avatar

      He is, Shweta! Not the most helpful! I do send him away… but he always manages a sneaky way back. Best just to be aware… just in case! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Shweta Suresh avatar

        That’s the problem with our inner critics. They always find a way to creep in, especially when we’re feeling low! All we can do is to be aware.

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        1. Tom avatar

          Indeed! And carry on regardless as best we can!

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  7. Diane Henders avatar

    Oh, those annoying inner critics! Time to give Bernard the old heave-ho.

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    1. Tom avatar

      He keeps getting the old heave-ho, Diane, but he always manages to bring it back! I might give him a heavy heave-ho this time! โ˜บ

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  8. Visionkeeper avatar

    I can relate…Especially lately, my mind just goes blank with so much garbage stuffed inside… VK

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    1. Tom avatar

      We just have to keep on keeping on, VK. We know the way! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Visionkeeper avatar

        Just follow the white rabbit ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. Tom avatar

          ๐Ÿ™‚

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