I've decided to take the 100 Things challenge. (Just what I need! Something else to add to my to-do list! Luckily I have forever to finish it, which those of you waiting for me to finish things can all attest is about how long it usually takes.)
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I've gotten pretty good at being able to write when I need to. I'm not very good at suppressing the need when it comes suddenly upon me. ;) Your note about writing as self-care is relevant to me as well. As a young person, I had terrible insomnia. As I got older, I eventually came to realize that the insomnia came about because I was telling myself stories all night. Writing them down effectively cleared my head, and I became a more functional person.
I need to remove myself from my muses to be human.
That's so true. I could see myself becoming a hermit quite easily. But I do enjoy people and working with people, I think I'm pretty good as a teacher, and ultimately, it is that human interaction that I think makes my stories effective, because I am able to write realistic characters. Also, interacting with people reminds me of the greater purpose that art can serve in making the world a better place for humankind, which is something I believe in strongly. So it is ultimately more healthy for me creatively, too, I think.
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I work with victims/survivors of violence, so writing offers me a way to disengage when needed. However since I began having such intense interactions and seeing how dynamic people can be, I think it has improved my characterization skills.
I really like your statement regarding art's purpose. I'd like to hear more about your position on that!
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