The creative process stimulates exploration, joy, confusion and revelation. Revision in all the arts moves in rollercoaster peaks and dips. Nothing about the 'courage to create,' as Rollo May calls it, moves in a linear fashion. Most scientific and creative breakthroughs occur during the rest period after intense work.
Ideas need time to percolate. Synapses require relief from constant firing. I love discovering a spark and attracting others until the fire blooms into focus. At some point the focus requires more writing and word choices. It helps to 'dwell in possibility' (thanks Emily Dickinson).
Play time keeps us searching and making connections. Words badger like rust that never rests. Intensity requires a rest period while the process continues its diverse ways.
Play time keeps us searching and making connections. Words badger like rust that never rests. Intensity requires a rest period while the process continues its diverse ways.
In yoga we have rest poses for a reason in between those that push the mind and body.
Upon returning to tame the words into less rambunctious behavior, we feel refreshed; brain connections rewired.
With any project that requires revision, put the pages in a drawer or save your file and turn off the computer. Get as far away as you can.
Give yourself a break and rest or divert from the words. Push and play far away.
When you return, you'll amaze yourself.
When you return, you'll amaze yourself.
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