Creating more than consuming is the key in this modern world. There are a lot of ways to consume content and entertainment out there, but there are also a lot of ways to start creating.
A key takeaway for me: creating means different things for everyone. It’s a very personal process. I don’t have to necessarily be the new Van Gogh of our time or even do what people around me or on the internet are doing to nurture my creativity.
For this, I have a list on my phone of things that move me or excite me and I try to take my inspiration to create from this, rather than scrolling through Pinterest or social media under the pretense of admiring other people's work. Finding inspiration in physical media like magazines rather than an infinite scroll.
I write in my journal. This is the question I'm pestered by as yet another day goes by and I'm more engaged with other people's work than my own. I think it partly self identity.
Creating can sometimes feel daunting and scary. It shouldn’t feel forced but show feel like it’s effortless. Creativity needs to be cultivated and nurtured. This was a great piece to read and feel inspired.
Been thinking so much lately about how to slowly build a routine to cut back on social media and replace the time spent there on creating. Very helpful article!
Currently I’m struggling finding a place to create between my responsibilities, I really enjoy reading and write here, after a crazy work days, I found this post then I can feel again the creation spark in my heart, btw I love Dostoevsky, amazing reading, congrats and thank you.
This perfectly captures the shift I made. Just published 'The Creatist Origin Story' about my 20+ year journey from professional consumer to creator. The moment I stopped borrowing from my future self and started creating was when everything changed. Great work here! https://creatism.substack.com/p/the-creatist-origin-story
Creating more than consuming is the key in this modern world. There are a lot of ways to consume content and entertainment out there, but there are also a lot of ways to start creating.
It's our own choice to decide.
In end you will be known for what you create.
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Your self respect will come from what you create.
If you want more check out this:
https://open.substack.com/pub/tuckens/p/beyond-the-divide-part-2?r=28e83g&utm_medium=ios
A key takeaway for me: creating means different things for everyone. It’s a very personal process. I don’t have to necessarily be the new Van Gogh of our time or even do what people around me or on the internet are doing to nurture my creativity.
Your right, the art you create has no comparison to the art made by another.
For this, I have a list on my phone of things that move me or excite me and I try to take my inspiration to create from this, rather than scrolling through Pinterest or social media under the pretense of admiring other people's work. Finding inspiration in physical media like magazines rather than an infinite scroll.
I like the idea of finding inspiration in physical media!!
I write in my journal. This is the question I'm pestered by as yet another day goes by and I'm more engaged with other people's work than my own. I think it partly self identity.
I am a maker. Of what?
Find something you enjoy making or writing and do for the sake of making the work great. If you choose to share it, that is up to you.
I needed this
Creating can sometimes feel daunting and scary. It shouldn’t feel forced but show feel like it’s effortless. Creativity needs to be cultivated and nurtured. This was a great piece to read and feel inspired.
Well said Luis!
Love this so much.
It is rooted deep inside of us, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Been thinking so much lately about how to slowly build a routine to cut back on social media and replace the time spent there on creating. Very helpful article!
It is a way of life that will begin to feel natural the longer you progress on the path. You got this!
Currently I’m struggling finding a place to create between my responsibilities, I really enjoy reading and write here, after a crazy work days, I found this post then I can feel again the creation spark in my heart, btw I love Dostoevsky, amazing reading, congrats and thank you.
This perfectly captures the shift I made. Just published 'The Creatist Origin Story' about my 20+ year journey from professional consumer to creator. The moment I stopped borrowing from my future self and started creating was when everything changed. Great work here! https://creatism.substack.com/p/the-creatist-origin-story
Beautiful and inspiring. Back to creation' mode
Love to hear it !
Left me inspired! Thank you 🙂
That’s the goal!
Reframing it as a contribution is helpful. Thanks for sharing!
The smile you give to a stranger is a contribution to the world, you never know how far it may ripple.
Brilliant!
hOw are we spelling Dostoyevsky now? 😭🙏
Translations can be damning, thank you for your insight.
sure bro & sorry if I came off as rude, great post overall!