Steps Toward Goals
Each step I take toward my goals is paved with creative imagination. It must be—not merely because I am, at my core, a creative person, but because the path to achieving anything meaningful often demands looking beyond what is immediately apparent. For me, as for many others, it also involves navigating personal limitations. These are not insurmountable barriers but rather complex challenges requiring adaptability, problem-solving, and a commitment to progress without resorting to excuses.
Full Display
There’s a particular kind of vulnerability in sharing creative work with the world. It’s the quiet, nagging fear that whispers, What if they don’t like it? What if they don’t like me? Creativity is deeply personal, and putting it on display can feel like standing in the center of a crowded room, baring your soul and waiting for someone to tell you it isn’t good enough.
Glass of Water
My glass of water sits just out of reach, mocking me from the table. And yet, I can’t bring myself to move toward it. I’d rather sit here, parched, than muster the energy to give my body the care it needs. It’s not just laziness—it’s something deeper, something darker. A grotesque apathy, a loathing that runs so deep it’s easier to let myself wither than to do the smallest thing to preserve myself.
Joy
There is a sacred joy in creating—a kind of happiness that feels both deeply personal and universally understood. It is a joy that doesn't demand explanation, only participation. When we create, we step into a space where time bends, distractions fade, and the world quiets. It is here, in this meditative flow, that we find something profound: ourselves.
Right Place
Creativity isn’t just something I do—it’s a way of thinking, of being. I remind myself often: I am a creative thinker, and I always have the right place for my creative state of mind. It’s a simple truth, but one that anchors me when life feels overwhelming or scattered.
Forgiveness
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Gift of Today
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