Such an important question to continue asking ourselves. Why am I doing this? I recently had a bit of an epiphany about presence versus performance. How easy it is to show up (whether in voice or written form) as a version of yourself that mirrors what the world is asking for. I’m trying really hard to come back to my why. My values and beliefs. It feels more important than ever to focus on presence over performance. Staying grounded in who we really are, dropping the act and the gloss. Being less bothered about likes and engagement and much more focussed on real human connection. I know your piece is about how we hold onto the joy of our art, it just struck me that there’s synergies in our thinking. Thanks so much for sharing a great piece 🤍
Thank you so much for reading. I hope you come back to your why soon enough. We need to not live for others but for ourselves too. Thank you for your words😌.
Enjoyed this read - it's easy to lose the joy in things we once loved. Thank you for the reminder to create for ourselves. I'm rooting for your journey back to joy, Sasha.
Recently before I do something, even if it's dressing up, I ask myself "is it for me or for everyone else?" because I shouldn't let other's opinions control me. Also, I recently started reading classical literature, what would you recommend?
Such an important question to continue asking ourselves. Why am I doing this? I recently had a bit of an epiphany about presence versus performance. How easy it is to show up (whether in voice or written form) as a version of yourself that mirrors what the world is asking for. I’m trying really hard to come back to my why. My values and beliefs. It feels more important than ever to focus on presence over performance. Staying grounded in who we really are, dropping the act and the gloss. Being less bothered about likes and engagement and much more focussed on real human connection. I know your piece is about how we hold onto the joy of our art, it just struck me that there’s synergies in our thinking. Thanks so much for sharing a great piece 🤍
Thank you so much for reading. I hope you come back to your why soon enough. We need to not live for others but for ourselves too. Thank you for your words😌.
Enjoyed this read - it's easy to lose the joy in things we once loved. Thank you for the reminder to create for ourselves. I'm rooting for your journey back to joy, Sasha.
Thank you, Tinashe. I’m trying so hard to bring back the joy of having a hobby and soon enough, I will.
Thank you for reading.
Very important.
I recommend The Outsider by Albert Camus and The Great Gatsby
Recently before I do something, even if it's dressing up, I ask myself "is it for me or for everyone else?" because I shouldn't let other's opinions control me. Also, I recently started reading classical literature, what would you recommend?