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i've been thinking about possibilities and how they are truly endless once they are supported by unwavering belief.
i can't count the amount of times i've held myself back, or got in my own way because I didn't fully believe i was capable or had this preconceived notion in my head of what is expected from me
i'm realising now that this way of thinking towards any creative endeavour can be really negative, to the point i won't even create at all because i've psyched myself out!
im combatting this by being more curious about EVERYTHING, consuming media more mindfully, pushing myself to experiment more without the fear of fucking up or looking silly because at least i know im trying! and all we can do is try!
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a lot of hobbies pushed to us are surrounded by consumption. we watch shows, movies. consume albums, buy clothes and items, etc. not that there's anything inherently wrong with consuming, but consumption without creation breeds dullness.
we all have creativity within us. it gets beaten out when there are expections to commoditize your creativity. you feel the need to be the best, to be perfect in the first shot at something.
creation without the expectation of consumption is how we push back. i write poetry, even if it sucks. i drew a pig going to bed in a room full of disproportinately sized furniture because i felt like it. i'm looking to start dancing again.
the world has so much that's yet to be made, and we're blessed with the ability to contribute to that body of art.
Jan 8, 2025
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I find that my creativity often sparks from indignation of some sort. Even if it's personal and internal such as "I don't think I could do this". Wait what??? What did you just say??? Hold my beer! I'm LEARNING IT RIGHT NOW. I don't know sometimes we kinda fall into the comfort zone and this kills the fun. Its good to be a little obsessive. It keeps you going. I think creativity is more about experimentation and pushing your limits than just exercising some craft. Practice us something but feeling creative, allowing your brain to make connections, to come up with ideas and desire to make them involves so many things. ♡
Feb 11, 2025
Today I was thinking: why am I so much better at supporting others than I am to myself??
We really need to support ourselves!
"Show how you think, show you can see an idea through, and keep doing it until you can no longer be ignored."
Some really good advice if you are an "aspiring" creative to which Jess Wheeler says bollocks! (*vigorous nodding*)
"The reason I dislike the term ‘aspiring creative’ is because there’s no such thing. Either you are or you aren’t. Creative people make stuff. That’s what makes us creative. We take a nothing and turn it into something. That’s our special skill.
You don’t need permission to be creative. You don’t need a job, or a client, or a brief, or a degree, you just NEED TO CREATE." 💰💰💰
Mar 20, 2024
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a myth dating from the victorian period, these tiny, decorative glass bottles were wept into by those mourning their loved ones. once the tears collected eventually evaporated, this marked the end of their mourning period.
this myth has been debunked by scientists, with others saying that these bottles were in fact used to store perfumes, but i'm very obsessed with this romantic notion and will be sticking to it!
Feb 18, 2025
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i see solitude as metamorphosis. you need that time in the cocoon to really check in with yourself and the joy of that comes from how you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
sometimes i spend SO much time with myself that i get SO BORED that I HAVE to venture outside of myself. when i say venture, i mean challenging myself in how i self- express which will in turn, nourish my interactions with others when i choose to seek company.
proceeding to create art, but trying new methods. going down youtube rabbit holes of things i am interested in so i can discover new references. cooking a meal without following a recipe and surprising myself. making the space i am in super cosy (candles, snacks on deck, music, blankets) going on long walks and picking up conversations with strangers through shared observations of life around us. watching music festivals/boiler rooms and dancing around my room like a mad man.
once you feel comfortable in being by yourself, you'll be more aware of what you need from your company and when you seek it, you'll be a lot more intentional about it and cherish it even more.
Oct 7, 2024
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*shines bright light in your face*
But WHY do you like what you like?!
Echoing a sentiment from Tyler, the Creator, where he tweeted for people to expand on what they liked about his songs and delve into the WHY (i.e the bridge, chords, riffs)
Truly believe it’s so so important to be able to articulate why things bring us enjoyment, pleasure and giddiness, because that just makes way for one to obsess/ research and learn more about said thing!
This is basically a gratitude post for PI, I just love blagging about what makes this Little Life of Mine more bearable !!!
Sep 27, 2024