On the section about forcing creativity: I agree and I'll add some nuance.
I never force myself to write creatively, but I do force myself to sit at my desk. I force myself to enter the ring even when I don't want to. But once I'm in - you just let the boxing take you :)
That's how I think about it. Forcing yourself into the environment, but allowing the flow to write the words.
I really liked the bit about awareness. It's so important to come back to reality sometimes and deal with our troubles instead of running away from them. Wonderful essay!
Very well written Jon, the best writing from myself has also come when a lightbulb switches on in my mind and I am able to write about what really afflicts me, and then I can mould it into a story.
Thanks, Stefano! For writers, that’s how it often goes. The best we can do is honor those feelings of affliction by sitting down with our work and writing what we feel.
On the section about forcing creativity: I agree and I'll add some nuance.
I never force myself to write creatively, but I do force myself to sit at my desk. I force myself to enter the ring even when I don't want to. But once I'm in - you just let the boxing take you :)
That's how I think about it. Forcing yourself into the environment, but allowing the flow to write the words.
Thought provoking as usual Jon!
Thanks Eren! And love using boxing as an analogy for creating. Once you get in the ring, you just let the training take over.
I really liked the bit about awareness. It's so important to come back to reality sometimes and deal with our troubles instead of running away from them. Wonderful essay!
Right on Ayesha, it all starts there. Thanks for reading!
Yes! I have learnt that slowly, my best work comes from when I write about how I feel about something. Good job Jon
Very well written Jon, the best writing from myself has also come when a lightbulb switches on in my mind and I am able to write about what really afflicts me, and then I can mould it into a story.
Thanks, Stefano! For writers, that’s how it often goes. The best we can do is honor those feelings of affliction by sitting down with our work and writing what we feel.
❤️i love your Substacks it really involves deep thinking. Thank you
Appreciate that! And thanks for reading 🙏🏾