I'm not a poem writer, but I do enjoy creative writing and I've found when I'm facing any form of creative slump going somewhere new is always helpful. Taking a walk and observing the architecture(historical context of the neighborhood), sitting in your local library, a shower/bath, visit a restaurant, a park, take a break and go hang out with friends with a notebook tucked in your bag just in case.
Changing scenery always does me wonders.
Feb 11, 2025
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My biggest thing when being in a funk is feeling stuck somewhere, so I force myself to put on some clothes and put myself somewhere new so my mind can follow. @devisthatgirl already covered going on a walk, you could also:
- go on a random drive and listen to music/podcasts
- go to a craft store
- go to a free museum
- or literally just find somewhere quiet outside the house - I recommend no scrolling and just sit, smell, listen, look closely at the things around you.
I've been there many times - you can do this!! <3
Jul 2, 2024
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either going on a hike or just exploring and taking my time somewhere in nature. It helps me to get some perspective and reset. I prefer somewhere with a creek, I like looking at different rocks trying to find ones that have cool shapes/textures/colors. look for national/state forests or wildlife refuges near you!
for creative ruts, iβll do an excercise sometimes where I look for weird shadows or leaves or anything really and try and turn those shapes into characters or just see how my brain reinterprets them. itβs a nice low stakes creative game
Jun 13, 2024
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if you got some time to spare just stray away from your usual route and take some turns you have never taken before. i did this once and found my now-favourite coffee and a little hidden garden. applies to many areas in life.
Apr 14, 2024
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Sometimes I think people miss the social part of asking people questions, if the person knows the answer or not thereβs a lot of opportunities for jokes, improv, information, and researching together.
Feb 12, 2025
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I recently read Judith Jarvis Thomson's A Defense of Abortion which covers all it's bases, arguing on multiple fronts that abortion is murder, and is good. Which I feel isn't a common argument. Will have to do a deeper read later.
Feb 13, 2025
Experimenting with a marker with a cut off tip I found.
Fun Fact: When these berries ferment birds eat them and get drunk!
Feb 24, 2025