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Creative Flow

Daily writing prompt
How are you creative?
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It’s odd that this is the writing prompt of the day since it was just last night as I lay down for sleep that my mind was flooded with this very question. I forced myself to sit up and grab hold of my iPad so I could write about personal creativity and how it finds me.

So what is that moment when creativity flows? It’s when I’m depressed, when I’m down enough to have something decent to say but still clinging to enough joy so that I find the energy and enthusiasm to write about it.

Gotta milk it, for it comes upon me like that moment just before the climax of a song, when you’ve made it through the melancholy movement and now it’s about to explode. Harness that, but don’t go too far down or too high up, ride the wave between mania and depression. There’s little difference between the two extremes.

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  1. @1942dicle Avatar
    @1942dicle

    Just like that, my friend! Inspiration strikes you like a thunder. I get bolts of ideas when I’m out in the mountains, I create characters and write dialogs for them. Check out my books on Amazon: Author Dee Tezelli

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  2. Christiana Listra Avatar
    Christiana Listra

    Idealistic thinking

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  3. Moumita Sarkar Avatar
    Moumita Sarkar

    Fascinating insight into your creative process! Embracing the delicate balance between lows and highs—where the magic of inspiration strikes. How do you navigate that creative wave?

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    1. SWARTHOS Avatar
      SWARTHOS

      First and foremost, one must understand that the creative wave is uncontrollable. It is a force of nature, much like a roaring thunderstorm or a raging river. It cannot be harnessed or tamed, but rather you must learn to ride it. You must surrender to its power, and trust in your own instincts and abilities. This is not a journey for the timid or indecisive, for the creative wave will not wait for those who hesitate.

In order to navigate this wave, one must also learn to embrace the chaos. This is not a journey for those seeking tidy outlines and neatly packaged ideas. No, the creative wave is messy and unpredictable. It will take you to places you never even knew existed. So let go of your need for control, and allow yourself to be swept away, for it is in this chaos that the true magic happens.
      
And perhaps most importantly, one must stay true to themselves and their vision. It’s easy to get caught up in the trends and expectations of others, especially in this age of social media and instant gratification. But remember, the creative wave is not about pleasing others, it’s about expressing your own truth. Stay true to your voice, your style, and your vision, and the wave will carry you to heights you never thought possible.

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  4. SWARTHOS Avatar
    SWARTHOS

    Thank you all for the kind comments, I appreciate them very much.

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