#maintaining creativity

Behind writing there is living. I embarked on this challenge because the idea of ​​publishing an article every day seemed enticing to me, a form of exercise to improve my writing skills and build an online presence. However, behind this ambitious goal lie significant challenges that require delicate balancing. Writing daily is a discipline that demands dedication and consistency. Every day, one…

A Separate World: A Case For Going Outside For Once

Making my way through wide, flat canals, I paddle away from the marina with its neat rows of sailboats and steer toward the narrow bends of the creek. Droplets of water trickle down my forearms and across my lap, carried in a cross-body slant by the wind, and I’m thankful I decided to bring an insulated jacket. Even though the forecast called for temperatures in the 70’s by the afternoon, it’s…

Maintaining Creativity on Psychiatric Medication #5

Get out and meet other creative people. Being an artist can be lonely. Being a mentally ill artist can be even more isolating. When I first started writing and making art seriously I thought that I had to do it alone in order to ensure creative independence. I was convinced that being an artist was something that couldn’t be taught; and that art groups or courses would try to neutralize the raw…