Joy of the creative process vs the ego

 

(WARNING:This is deep consciousness reading- or some Zen-like ish)

At one point a shift will occur from joy to ego. The ego when inflated only falls to earth and will create a deep scar. So there is a constant battle to remain true to self vs believing the popularity that mastery brings.  Try avoiding emotional extremes by finding a way to balance optimism with doubt. Primarily, because the natural world will creep in and this can deter the original mind from its path.  I’m able to express my “deepest self” when a life jarring event occurs.  My son’s death, the breakup of a relationship, an argument or disagreement – all lead me to write about that event or write something in a fictional manner. 

At some point you will find authenticity.

What is your ‘Authentic Voice?’—your authenticity is challenged daily when you’re viewed as uncertain, or having lack of self-confidence.  Show your confidence by knowing who you are and by embracing the total you. That means embracing your flaws, your shortcomings, all the things your writings reveal. This revelation brings forth your true self, your authentic self, will shine through.

When I take photos I shoot from what I feel when I see the subject I’m photographing.  

Connecting to my authenticity allows me to see beyond the image I’m creating. My younger sister tells me she can tell my pictures from others because they appear to jump off the page and are so real-like. I have received the same responses to my writing. I’ve received compliments saying my writing is “easy to read,” “draws you in,” etc.  

Create articles that will live beyond the first print; your articles should be ‘evergreen’, that is, live forever.