A really interesting read, Jim, and one which falls nicely on my plate at the moment as I try to grasp my own create/share system.
Some days and weeks I feel nicely in control; others not so much. The common denominator always seems to be consistency... not enough, and the doubts, frustrations and stagnation surface; plenty, and it’s easy to feel the self-/societal- pressure of keeping going - but with contentment at having created without interruption.
Too often, I think the online ‘experts’ fail to acknowledge that people also have lives outside of the online/content sphere... situations and circumstances which really can throw spanners in the works. For me, these regular disruptions add another level of urgency to the need for finding my system.
I read a wonderful quote recently, by Mary Anne Radmacher: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ “
Yes, and the online obsessives also treat online as "the primacy" or as "the reality". I do think they understand that there is an extraordinary opportunity in the digital realm. But what they don't consider is how much of the realm of reality must be sacrificed to obtain it. There are reasons why so many creators experience burnout. Sure there is reward, but there is an expense on the spirit.
What matters I think is finding what works for you - and what feels consistent - but also fun and expression of being.
For me, I am gravitating far more into the digital realm than I ever imagined after the last 20 years.
Part I am enjoying. And part I find troubling.
I monitor it constantly.
It is part of the learning. But the one thing I am now willing to sacrifice is living. That seems like the great modern illusion...
As T.E Lawrence put it - "We Westerners of this complex age, monks in our own bodies cells"
All the best my friend and thank you for your thoughts! Jim
A really interesting read, Jim, and one which falls nicely on my plate at the moment as I try to grasp my own create/share system.
Some days and weeks I feel nicely in control; others not so much. The common denominator always seems to be consistency... not enough, and the doubts, frustrations and stagnation surface; plenty, and it’s easy to feel the self-/societal- pressure of keeping going - but with contentment at having created without interruption.
Too often, I think the online ‘experts’ fail to acknowledge that people also have lives outside of the online/content sphere... situations and circumstances which really can throw spanners in the works. For me, these regular disruptions add another level of urgency to the need for finding my system.
I read a wonderful quote recently, by Mary Anne Radmacher: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ “
So long as we keep in trying, we’ll get there.
Beautiful thoughts and observations Giles.
Yes, and the online obsessives also treat online as "the primacy" or as "the reality". I do think they understand that there is an extraordinary opportunity in the digital realm. But what they don't consider is how much of the realm of reality must be sacrificed to obtain it. There are reasons why so many creators experience burnout. Sure there is reward, but there is an expense on the spirit.
What matters I think is finding what works for you - and what feels consistent - but also fun and expression of being.
For me, I am gravitating far more into the digital realm than I ever imagined after the last 20 years.
Part I am enjoying. And part I find troubling.
I monitor it constantly.
It is part of the learning. But the one thing I am now willing to sacrifice is living. That seems like the great modern illusion...
As T.E Lawrence put it - "We Westerners of this complex age, monks in our own bodies cells"
All the best my friend and thank you for your thoughts! Jim