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 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!
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!
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 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!
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!