Another good parallel to learning dance with my daughter! Sometimes I tell myself I don’t practice because I’m too busy but I think part of it is worrying I’ll look awkward or get something wrong. Reading this explains how those little fears show up in more places than I noticed. I always enjoy how your newsletters make me look at ordinary situations a little differently. Thank you for another great one Idris Elijah and have a Happy 4th of July!
Thank you, Maria! I love reading about your perspective and experience with the material. Also, that call out about how my newsletters make you look at ordinary situations a little differently. I love that, because I do the same thing. Look at ordinary scenarios a little differently. 🤩🤗😅🤩
I loved the line about fear wearing different costumes. I’ve caught myself telling friends that I’m still tweaking a song when, if I’m being honest, I was really just nervous to let it go. Every new version felt productive but sometimes it was just another way to delay being heard. That was a pretty uncomfortable realization and probably why I can relate to this newsletter. Thank you for sharing it with us Idris Elijah and enjoy your weekend!
I know exactly what you mean. When people hear it, it’s almost like it belongs to them. I can’t take it back and make changes. But we both know that’s not true, and also hitting publish regularly is more important than endless tweaking. So happy you were able to relate to this issue 🤩🤩🤩
The section about movement vs. progress was really strong. I’ve sometimes thought that a new app, a new routine or even a fresh start would magically make things different, only to realize I brought the same habits with me. Reading these newsletters over the last several months has made me notice how often the same ideas keep showing up from different angles. Instead of feeling repetitive, it actually helps the lesson sink in a little deeper each time. Thank you Idris for another one that gave me something real to think about and Happy Friday!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. I’m truly grateful! Movement vs progress is an important conversation piece. Thanks for pointing it out. 🤩🤗🤩
I smiled when I got to the part about patterns repeating in different areas of life because painting has taught me the same lesson. If I’m overthinking one canvas, I’m usually overthinking decisions outside the studio too. It’s rarely about the painting itself. I appreciate how these newsletters keep connecting creativity to everyday life without making it feel forced. Thank you Idris Elijah for the inspirational content and Happy Friday to you!
It’s very surreal to know that patterns repeat in different areas of life. Love these perspectives on art and painting. These ideas really do translate across disciplines. 🤩🤩🤩
One thing I keep wondering as I read these newsletters is how you started spotting these patterns in yourself. Was there a particular moment where you realized different creative struggles were all connected, or did that only become obvious after years of writing? It definitely made me look at a few of my own habits differently. Thank you Idris Elijah for another thoughtful read and have a great holiday weekend!
I’ve learned a lot from writing this newsletter and it’s never-ending. It’s been a gradual experience of growth coming to the understanding that my struggles are also the struggles of other creatives. As I continue to switch between disciplines and projects, it’s becoming more clear that no matter what I do, the struggle is fundamentally universal. No matter the discipline or project. Thanks for asking these questions. 🤩🤗🤩
Another good parallel to learning dance with my daughter! Sometimes I tell myself I don’t practice because I’m too busy but I think part of it is worrying I’ll look awkward or get something wrong. Reading this explains how those little fears show up in more places than I noticed. I always enjoy how your newsletters make me look at ordinary situations a little differently. Thank you for another great one Idris Elijah and have a Happy 4th of July!
Thank you, Maria! I love reading about your perspective and experience with the material. Also, that call out about how my newsletters make you look at ordinary situations a little differently. I love that, because I do the same thing. Look at ordinary scenarios a little differently. 🤩🤗😅🤩
I loved the line about fear wearing different costumes. I’ve caught myself telling friends that I’m still tweaking a song when, if I’m being honest, I was really just nervous to let it go. Every new version felt productive but sometimes it was just another way to delay being heard. That was a pretty uncomfortable realization and probably why I can relate to this newsletter. Thank you for sharing it with us Idris Elijah and enjoy your weekend!
I know exactly what you mean. When people hear it, it’s almost like it belongs to them. I can’t take it back and make changes. But we both know that’s not true, and also hitting publish regularly is more important than endless tweaking. So happy you were able to relate to this issue 🤩🤩🤩
The section about movement vs. progress was really strong. I’ve sometimes thought that a new app, a new routine or even a fresh start would magically make things different, only to realize I brought the same habits with me. Reading these newsletters over the last several months has made me notice how often the same ideas keep showing up from different angles. Instead of feeling repetitive, it actually helps the lesson sink in a little deeper each time. Thank you Idris for another one that gave me something real to think about and Happy Friday!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. I’m truly grateful! Movement vs progress is an important conversation piece. Thanks for pointing it out. 🤩🤗🤩
I smiled when I got to the part about patterns repeating in different areas of life because painting has taught me the same lesson. If I’m overthinking one canvas, I’m usually overthinking decisions outside the studio too. It’s rarely about the painting itself. I appreciate how these newsletters keep connecting creativity to everyday life without making it feel forced. Thank you Idris Elijah for the inspirational content and Happy Friday to you!
It’s very surreal to know that patterns repeat in different areas of life. Love these perspectives on art and painting. These ideas really do translate across disciplines. 🤩🤩🤩
One thing I keep wondering as I read these newsletters is how you started spotting these patterns in yourself. Was there a particular moment where you realized different creative struggles were all connected, or did that only become obvious after years of writing? It definitely made me look at a few of my own habits differently. Thank you Idris Elijah for another thoughtful read and have a great holiday weekend!
I’ve learned a lot from writing this newsletter and it’s never-ending. It’s been a gradual experience of growth coming to the understanding that my struggles are also the struggles of other creatives. As I continue to switch between disciplines and projects, it’s becoming more clear that no matter what I do, the struggle is fundamentally universal. No matter the discipline or project. Thanks for asking these questions. 🤩🤗🤩