Caught Up In Creation
I have a problem.
When I’m really into something, like a project or new idea, I am borderline obsessed with it. It’s all I think about. It’s all I want to do. I stay up until all hours of the night writing, planning, creating, imagining….
To the point where some of my responsibilities and priorities fall by the wayside. Clearly I don’t sleep well. I may forget about food. Homework? Maybe later. That meeting? They won’t miss me. My phone? I have no idea where it is.
It causes problems later on, when I have to make up missed work, reschedule plans, or return voicemails, but in the moment I LOVE it.
There is something about creating, having inspiration just pour out of you effortlessly, challenging yourself to go deeper and deeper until you feel it’s complete.
Am I the only one this happens to?
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