Sometimes, being a creative person is tough
When it comes to songwriting, we’re creating something. When it comes to producing a song, we’re creating something. When it comes to singing out an improvised melody, we’re creating something. When it comes to teaching music, we’re creating something. When it comes to writing a post on a subject - we’re creating something.
I do all the above - and sometimes, creating something (ANYTHING) is mighty tough when you’ve got other issue’s in your life to deal with.
Sometimes I feel that I should use these emotions to create something else. A song, a piece, an arrangement - or even a story. But the truth is, whatever’s bugging you often finds it’s way to cut through your intellect to actually make the decision to create. Am I not right?
How else are you supposed to justify all the wasted hours we spend on useless, worrisome things? Sorry if this sounds like a rant, it’s just that sometimes (and believe me, this *very rarely* happens) I can’t help but think of things that bother worry me - even if they are small and petty. And as I mentioned, time goes by so quickly, it’s not even funny.
Sometimes, being a creative soul means that you are sensitive to your pain just a little but more then perhaps your friends. You find it hard to think logically when perhaps if you do, then the creativity might diminish.
This post is now going to end here.
I just had to say something…
Shamir
December 24th, 2007 at 11:59 am
You got the gift of touching people
Shamir .! just want you to know that I appreciate your song writing tips
and your thoughts in general, looking forwards to meeting again. So long JAN
December 24th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Hey, thanks for the comment
Really appreciate that.
Shamir
December 25th, 2007 at 5:05 am
Hey Shamir,
this is kind of late, but I was just reading this earlier and I really like what you had to say. It really inspires me to stop letting the many things that go on from day to day dictate when I will get to my creative outlet, music, singing etc. I really appreciate all your e-mails and sharing them with so many of us.
Thanks again and Merry Christmas,
Kelly
April 14th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Hello.. This comes a little late, too. But I wanted to say, it’s just like that. Some times we have smaller, some times bigger issues. While the smaller ones might get in the way of making music, the bigger ones can totally block you for a long period of time. I can say it from my own experience: for four years we’ve been battling with infertility with my husband, and the major part of that I’ve been incapable of keeping an interest writing anything. Sorrow, depression, hospital…
Well, anything is not totally correct, I have had one single text which I haven’t been able to finish - and it is about infertility. Now I realize it was too soon to start writing about that subject, maybe the time comes later when I can see the big picture.
But now I’m writing again! At some point I thought I wouldn’t ever…
May 26th, 2010 at 12:13 am
…and I’ve heard that creatives are not very organised people. So I like to use that excuse now, lol.
May 26th, 2010 at 12:17 am
P.S. I agree with the top comment. You are very inspiring. Everything you write rings through so true. Glad to have found you amidst the frequencies