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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,…
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…
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.
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. 🫧
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Just ignore it
In her book Big Magic about creativity beyond fear, Liz Gilbert shares something that resonates deeply with me: fear and doubts will always be there, so I let them be. When I take my creativity on a road trip, fear and doubts want to come along. I tell them, “You can come, but I will choose the music. And no way am I going to let you drive.” Our mission isn’t to eradicate fear and doubts; it’s…