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It has been about two weeks since the last podcast as I was forced to take a break.
Everyone has a different process and experience with creating art. The more stressed I am, the more my process disintegrates until I am unable to create anything of quality.
My favorite motto has always been that inspiration comes from a sufficient amount of laziness. I say this with tongue firmly in cheek, but I indeed need to have rest and happiness in my life to write. My process for poetry does not follow this rule. When my life hits the absolutely deepest pit it can possibly descend to, I write poetry.
However, if I want to write words that do not reek of despair, retain some form of logic, and do not rhyme – rest and happiness are mandatory.
So, I asked myself a question:
How do I enter a state that is conducive to creation and art?
During this week of enforced recovery I utilized five techniques:
Life can feel as though it is smothering you. Self-care is mandatory during these times. Make sure to do something for yourself, even if it is something small. Doing this is essential for your peace of mind.