Periods of stagnation in a creative life are pretty common. Sometimes all it takes is a new view or slant on the process. Other times it takes a completely new approach to inspire and create again.

Writing has been my professional life for 25 years. When the writing started to dry out I turned to photography and photo-manipulation as a creative release. Now, I'm turning towards short film work. The further away from the writing I get the more I want to return to write something new.

You have created some awesome work - take a step back - take a breath - bask in the joy of your creations and take a fresh look at what your creative goals are - and then try something new for a few days.

Thanks for the comment. That really helped. And that's obviously what i need to do. The stopping and calming down feels like the hardest part. And i probably will need to work on it the most. Hmmm. Anyway, i really appreciated what you just wrote. Means a lot to me.

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Well Mutagenic is a genius. Well said! I was about to say pretty much what he said about taking time off and focus on other hobbies or even create new ones that will bring the joy and fulfillment back.

the future is in your control. It's what you do in the present that will define your future. You are one of the rare people in the world. I see a young woman opening doors to spiritual freedom no matter what the medium. You have a rare talent to create beauty in whatever you dedicate yourself to. Many people would die for that kind of talent.

Frustration is a part of being human and having friends there to stand behind you is also a part. I'm here as a (internet ) friend supporting you.

Much Luv,
Michael

I was about to write something like that too... aliens have stolen my brain
Lighten up pretty one, I know those feelings too.
After all, you can´t be a genius everyday, can you? You are a fascinating artist and a beautiful woman. As has been said, a lot of people would die for that.

Thanks Michael, i always appreciate what you say.
But i guess, being a human you also have a hard time seeing the good things you have in your life already. Or in yourself in general anyway. I don't really own any self respect, nor any appreciation for the things that i create. Sometimes i have some good thoughts about what i do, but they often fade as fast as they arrived.

But i guess, i rather be this way, than an asshole full of myself.

Hugs, !

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You're being too nice. Thanks for the comment. I'd like to be a genius everyday ! Okay, i wish i was genius in some point in my life. I'm obviously just expecting too much from myself.

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You are your own worst critic. As they say.

It kinda hurts me to hear you say that you don't have any self respect. I respect you. I respect all the beautiful pictures you take and the ones of you. I respect your awesome talent for writing and singing.

I think everyone who ads comments to your amazing work also respects what you do and who you are.

I can definitely understand that the other way is wrong am I am happy you aren't that way. That way reminds me of my sister. " the little princess" as my mom and I joke about her.

You are too beautiful to not be smiling and enjoying your life. How about a picture of you with an ear to ear smile?

That would be nice!
Hugs back sweetheart.
(I don't know how to use those expression things yet except for this one ) lol

Yes, mmm. I can't really build self confidence from other people's comments, can i ? I need to build it from within, somehow. And it will surely take time. And although i respect every single positive and negative comment i get, i still can't really take them seriously. Because, most of them feels so far away. I can't identify myself to them.

Ah, but i really really appreciate the support i get from you and the other awesome deviant's. You really make my day.

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You should try running, not like in a get fit way. More a sporadic sprinting session through a busy street. If that doesn't work maybe it's that you really deep down, in the deepest darkest brainiscules, just don't want to do anything.

I'm the opposite to you i can't actually achieve anything as i have so much wierd stuff in my head and don't have the patience to fully commit to one. I've been learning the keyboard since 1992, still can't play a single song. But techinically that's Casio's fault. If they didn't put the sonic hammer effect on the keyboard i wouldn't have spent two years making strange sound effects.

This month i'm starting a cult. It's a harmless affair, but i've already got ten members. We don't have a plan, except maybe a treasure hunt. Making up diety's and demons is what it's about so far.

I do these things to pass the time. When i do them i get the high, about ten minutes later i feel the low. Its when the analyist part of my brain kicks in i'm drowned. When i do things fast and slighty crazy he can't catch up. And i don't have to doubt anything i've done. I think the analyist within you has caught up. It seems that everything you do is becoming a job, you need something to take you away from the reality.

That being said, i'm a crazy person trying to start a cult. If people start thinking my advice is rational, we're all on a rocky road to despair and tragedy.

I await you're presence through the looking glass,
Stephen