tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post2831668246625624844..comments2024-03-20T13:50:31.484+11:00Comments on DarkSide DownUnder: Magic Thursday - Creative CurrencyEleni Konstantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-45248428497664405402013-09-01T12:18:27.249+10:002013-09-01T12:18:27.249+10:00Lilliana, I so get this. Creativity is wonderful b...Lilliana, I so get this. Creativity is wonderful but very draining. I too can't maintain creative energy for too long. I think it it's best to work to your own ebbs and flows. Great post!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-77103760491010415202013-09-01T11:57:58.633+10:002013-09-01T11:57:58.633+10:00It's an easy trap to fall into - always trying...It's an easy trap to fall into - always trying to push forward, but yes it's counter productive and like you said, damaging. <br />Thanks for dropping by, and I hope you've thrown away the whip. Lilliana Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848844971106017889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-30746621377224505642013-08-30T21:23:57.767+10:002013-08-30T21:23:57.767+10:00Hi, a timely reminder for me, I've been floggi...Hi, a timely reminder for me, I've been flogging myself to get things done and forget how damaging that can be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912806813990026005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-84419238894558607672013-08-30T18:07:33.281+10:002013-08-30T18:07:33.281+10:00Yes it can be frustrating! And true - it's som...Yes it can be frustrating! And true - it's something that can't be forced, it is what it is!<br />Thanks Janni for posting :) Lilliana Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848844971106017889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-28273909343259571912013-08-30T10:05:25.044+10:002013-08-30T10:05:25.044+10:00Yep, 3 hrs of creative energy is about it for me. ...Yep, 3 hrs of creative energy is about it for me. (At least when I'm first drafting. I can edit for longer.) Frustrating, but it is what it is.Janni Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979062079450926014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-2712200594606999032013-08-30T09:22:30.846+10:002013-08-30T09:22:30.846+10:00True! It's the times when I'm cleaning the...True! It's the times when I'm cleaning the house that I come up with a break through with my writing, some pieces fall together or I work out what's going to happen next. <br /><br />It's good to be reminded to get a balance in life, have fun, and do other things! Those things then feedback into the creativity - making for a good time all round ;) <br /><br />Thanks for your comment :) Lilliana Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848844971106017889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-31826333448156522042013-08-29T23:31:33.476+10:002013-08-29T23:31:33.476+10:00whatever creative medium you're used to, it...whatever creative medium you're used to, it's important to take a break and do something repetitive that doesn't require a lot of active imagination, to allow your right brain to sort out the 'genius' moments. Taking a walk, cleaning the windows, washing up or just having a sleep does wonders for my creative juices. I used to think a 'full-time' artist or writer was the only way to be professional: I realise now that all creative work and no play/down time/left brain exercises/mindless activity/daydreaming/browsing on Facebook/chatting over coffee/part-time job/travelling/volunteering/sex and partying makes Leonardo a very dull boy.Black Dog Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12709076983111478921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-29443305310462226182013-08-29T17:54:11.817+10:002013-08-29T17:54:11.817+10:00I'm impressed you average about 5-ish. I could...I'm impressed you average about 5-ish. I could only maintain that for a few days-max! I wish I could do more for sure - so I should look into getting a creative currency loan ;) <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!Lilliana Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848844971106017889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871421659562888277.post-21978830048808537322013-08-29T15:36:05.836+10:002013-08-29T15:36:05.836+10:00Wow, I must be overdrawn at the creative currency ...Wow, I must be overdrawn at the creative currency bank. I can clock in at about 10 hrs a day, but tend to average about 5-ish. Oh well, when I'm broke I'm sure there's people out there who don't use a single bit of theirs and so I'll just ask for a loan from them?<br /><br />But great post, Lilliana.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com