The always-on mindset can be both a blessing and a curse for those of us in the creative arts:
Creativity is something you are, not only something you do. It’s a way of moving through the world, every minute, every day. If you’re not driven to an unrealistic standard of dedication, it may not be the path for you. So much of the artist’s work is about balance, so it’s ironic that this way of life leaves little room for it.
Once you acquiesce to the demands of the crative life, it becomes a part of you. Even in the midst of a project, you still look for new ideas each day. At any moment you’re prepared to stop what you’re doing to make a note or a drawing, or capture a fleeting thought. It becomes second nature. And we’re always in it, every hour of the day.
Currently reading: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin 📚