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Wandering in Infinity

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In my twenties, I was learning who I was. In my thirties, I'm learning how to manipulate myself. Because knowing what to do isn't the problem. The problem is outsmarting the part of you that would rather polish a single perfect sentence than fix a broken plot—that would rather rearrange furniture than face the sagging structure. So I don't let myself touch the words. I turn the manuscript into a PDF, read it like a stranger, and take notes on paper. No deleting. No rewriting. Just me and the bones of the story. When I go back to the editable file, I go with purpose. The battle isn't against the draft. It's against the urge to fix what's easy before fixing what's real.

If you get lost in the details...

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Discomfort is a form of engagement

Discomfort. Not Pain. Whilst pain is warning, discomfort is reminding. Reminding us to notice, and wait, before reacting. True to both writing and yoga. I’ve been thinking a lot about this saying. And already forgot who said it. For weeks I have spent under a writer’s dry spell. Since now I’m at a point where the words no longer flow, but need to pay more attention to the structure, the plots,…

Discomfort is a form of engagement

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Come Back to Reach Out

Drifting back here again, after hearing the call to reach out to you. Not that you’d see, or hear, or care. During the time when I disappeared, I was giving yoga classes, and writing some small pieces of stories. Since last November, I’ve been working on my first novel. Now 60,000 words later, I’m still on the way to making it into something it wants to be. Currently I’m in a novel writing…

Come Back to Reach Out

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Your body isn’t just the tool. It’s the canvas. The brush. The art itself. Create as it. Not just through it. We often think of creativity as something that lives in the mind—an idea, a spark, a concept waiting to be shaped. But what if it lives deeper than that? What if it lives in your skin, your muscles, your breath? Because the truth is: you don’t just create with your body. You create as your body. Read more in the post.

Your Body Is the Artist

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Maybe the answer isn’t pushing harder. Maybe it’s pausing… softening… flowing. 🌊✨ This week on the blog, I’m exploring the paradox of creative ease— why trying less often opens the door to more. Not just for writers, but for anyone trying to make something true. 🫧 Flow first. Then create. 🫧

Flow, surrender, then create

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Social media is a scary place. It's fascinating: I was amazed, inspired—a euphoria-like feeling making me grateful for the goddess of creativity that resides in every one of us. Then it’s terrifying: my self-value dropped underwater and anxiety rose as I sank. In other people's shadows, I became smaller and smaller, until I couldn’t even see myself under a microscope. Do I still matter? Does my voice still matter? “YES!” I heard the voice say. Yeah, it's always a yes, whenever I ask this question. And I ask this question a lot. Explanation? None. Just believe? Can’t. I'm an excellent over-thinker—trained since I was still a youngling. My frontal cortex runs on overload; once, it almost broke me. Only yoga and meditation can diffuse the tension in my mind—though they don’t always work. But worth a try. So I discovered what's really happening: I want to be heard. Be seen. I want echo. And that’s the original reason I started making my words sing. And I finally understood the relentless “yes” I’m hearing, even though I’ve been dismissive—or even sarcastic—towards it. And my self-doubt? I see it now, looking at it with kindness—I'm not kidding. I find it endearing. Because it’s natural. And I’m just human. Understanding is truly self-love. I recommend it. #yourvoicematters #writingtobeheard #creativevulnerability #intuitivewriting #selfexpressionjourney #flowandink #writersofinstagram #softcreativity #emotionalhonesty #healingthroughwords #soulfulcaption #quietispowerful #selfdoubtandgrowth #mindfulcreativity #highlysensitivehuman #yogaforcreatives #poetrycaption #slowcontentmovement #seenandheard #creativemindset

Does my voice matter?

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Creativity as Surrender

Photo by The Earthy Jay There are moments when creating doesn’t feel like effort. It feels like exhaling.Not striving, not controlling. Just allowing. I’ve been thinking about creativity not as an act of doing, but as an act of surrender. Like a child disappearing into a game. Like the ink that spills onto the page before thought can catch it. That kind of presence—the kind that doesn’t try to…

Creativity as Surrender

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Falling in Love with the Mess: The Grit Behind the Grace

The process isn’t all light and flow. Sometimes it’s aching muscles trembling with tiredness, pushing boundaries to grow stronger and more flexible. It’s the stiffness that locks the mind and hands, when everything feels dry, blank, and far from inspired. Yet beneath that exhaustion, our souls are screaming to be heard — craving expression, connection, and meaning. That tension between the…

Falling in Love with the Mess: The Grit Behind the Grace

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Boundaries: The Secret Lovers of Creativity

Boundaries—they can feel like tough love, like walls that keep others out. But really? They’re the fiercest act of self-love you’ll ever give yourself. Especially in creativity, where your energy is gold and your time, a fragile treasure. We all struggle with boundaries. Maybe guilt sneaks in — saying no feels wrong, or we worry about disappointing. Maybe it’s fear of missing out or just the…

Boundaries: The Secret Lovers of Creativity

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Pretty vs. Beauty in Art: The Fling and the Real Love

Photo by MART PRODUCTION It’s easy to fall for pretty. The quick thrill of a glance, the surface shimmer that dazzles but never digs deep. Pretty is the fling — the momentary rush when we admire someone else’s artwork or the flawless, polished creation that feels safe to love from a distance. But real artistic love? That’s beauty. Beauty isn’t just the spark — it’s the long, messy dance. It’s…

Pretty vs. Beauty in Art: The Fling and the Real Love

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Why It’s Hard to Finish Things

We live in a world that seduces us with novelty. Every idea is a spark, and sparks are sexy — they light us up, make us feel alive. But staying? Holding? Seeing it through? That’s where the real work begins. It’s not just distraction. It’s fear, too. Fear that we won’t be good enough. That the thing we’re making won’t match the vision we had when it first danced into our minds. So we pause. We…

Why It’s Hard to Finish Things

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The Soil of Creativity

Photo by Alexey Demidov Before the bloom, before the dazzling colours and ripe fruits—there’s the soil. Rich. Hidden. Often overlooked. Creativity doesn’t sprout from nowhere. It rises from the deep, dark, quiet spaces where we nurture what’s not yet visible. The ideas we haven’t spoken aloud. The moments we stare out the window, half-lost in thought. The morning pages, the yoga practices that…

The Soil of Creativity

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Make Your Doubts Work for You

Photo by Darya Sannikova on Pexels.com We all have those days—the ones where self-doubt creeps in, motivation feels impossible, and everything seems heavier than it should. When you’re feeling down, it’s easy to spiral, replaying every mistake and failure in your mind. But what if, instead of fighting your negativity, you used it to your advantage? Why Negativity Sticks More Than…

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Pre-Christmas Stress and Winter's Call for Stillness

Photo by Raul Kou017eenevski on Pexels.com Winter is a time for the world to rest. It’s nature’s quiet pause—a time for slowing down, turning inward, and seeking warmth. We come inside to escape the cold, and naturally, we look inside ourselves too. Recently, during my own yoga practice, I’ve noticed my body craving forward bends—poses that allow me to fold inward and pause. I crave tea with…

Pre-Christmas Stress and Winter's Call for Stillness

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Courting the Muse: How Artists and Writers Attract Inspiration

A creative should be attractive to her muse. This sentiment perfectly captures the dance between an artist and the ethereal spark of inspiration. A muse isn’t always a person; often, it’s an idea, a whisper from the universe, a fleeting moment that ignites a masterpiece. So, how do artists and writers become irresistible to their muses? Embracing the UnknownMary Shelley’s creation of…

Courting the Muse: How Artists and Writers Attract Inspiration

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The Transformative Power of Place: How Changing Locations Influences Artists and Writers

For many artists and writers, a change of scenery can be a powerful catalyst for creativity. New surroundings bring fresh perspectives, different vibes, and a wealth of inspiration that can dramatically impact their work. Ernest Hemingway in ParisIn the 1920s, Ernest Hemingway moved to Paris, a city buzzing with artistic energy and intellectual fervor. Immersed in the bohemian lifestyle of the…

The Transformative Power of Place: How Changing Locations Influences Artists and Writers

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Not Having It All

What if some brilliant ideas don't realise?

You can’t have it all. If someone tells you that you can, they’re selling you something. And that something isn’t useful to you. Heck, I’ll just say it: it’s a scam. Ideas flow to you; you are receptive and catch them. You plant them in the soil and water them, hoping they grow into something amazing and representative of you. But not every seed grows. Not every idea turns into reality. And if…

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