Sometimes when I’m working on writing a song I feel stuck trying to force a chorus or lyric. Taking a walk or stepping away to let the idea marinate is a great idea. A lot of times that’s when I get the most inspiration. I love how you show that small breaks can lead to bigger creative breakthroughs. It also makes playing a song feel more alive and less forced. I’m gonna work on not over-practicing when I’m playing guitar and just let my mind do its work in the background. I’m excited to see how it turns out! Thank you Idris Elijah!
Love these insights Brooke! Yeah, you can’t force anything. What’s meant for you is already yours so you don’t have to force it or become anxious. Always high frequency. Would love to hear some of your music.
This really reinforces something I’ve been learning for some time : pressure and too much control can sabotage your progress. I like the idea of practicing mindful acceptance and normalizing small failures. It makes life feel lighter and more sustainable. It’s reassuring to know that flow comes from the right kind of focus, not from grinding endlessly. “Don’t stop trying. Stop forcing.” would make a great t-shirt! I’ll definitely remember those words from another insightful newsletter. Thanks for the great read Idris!
I can really relate to this as a working mom who has a busy schedule most of the time. Sometimes I try to force my daughter to get things done on my timeline and it just backfires. I love the idea of easing up a bit and letting her find her own flow. This is a good reminder that pushing too hard often teaches the wrong lessons. My daughter doesn’t always have to finish her homework or chores perfectly. It creates too much stress for us both! Loosening the grip a little feels like such a smart approach. I know my daughter will love when I share this with her later. Thank you Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
I love your insight here Maria, how you apply the material to parenting so smoothly. It really does help to lay off a bit. I wish my parents were a little more lax when I was growing up. I’m sure your daughter will appreciate it 🥹🙌🏾
Wow, this makes so much sense for writing. I have obsessed so many times over writing the next chapter or editing every sentence perfectly before moving on. I end up staring at a blank page. Focusing on just the next line and letting the ideas breathe would make the whole process a lot smoother. Easier and lighter effort could actually help me finish projects faster. I’m planning to do some writing this weekend so definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for the great tips Idris Elijah!
Sometimes when I’m working on writing a song I feel stuck trying to force a chorus or lyric. Taking a walk or stepping away to let the idea marinate is a great idea. A lot of times that’s when I get the most inspiration. I love how you show that small breaks can lead to bigger creative breakthroughs. It also makes playing a song feel more alive and less forced. I’m gonna work on not over-practicing when I’m playing guitar and just let my mind do its work in the background. I’m excited to see how it turns out! Thank you Idris Elijah!
Love these insights Brooke! Yeah, you can’t force anything. What’s meant for you is already yours so you don’t have to force it or become anxious. Always high frequency. Would love to hear some of your music.
This really reinforces something I’ve been learning for some time : pressure and too much control can sabotage your progress. I like the idea of practicing mindful acceptance and normalizing small failures. It makes life feel lighter and more sustainable. It’s reassuring to know that flow comes from the right kind of focus, not from grinding endlessly. “Don’t stop trying. Stop forcing.” would make a great t-shirt! I’ll definitely remember those words from another insightful newsletter. Thanks for the great read Idris!
Look at you absorbing what you’ve learned. I love it! Your insight is spot on! Another phrase for a t-shirt, huh. 🤔
I can really relate to this as a working mom who has a busy schedule most of the time. Sometimes I try to force my daughter to get things done on my timeline and it just backfires. I love the idea of easing up a bit and letting her find her own flow. This is a good reminder that pushing too hard often teaches the wrong lessons. My daughter doesn’t always have to finish her homework or chores perfectly. It creates too much stress for us both! Loosening the grip a little feels like such a smart approach. I know my daughter will love when I share this with her later. Thank you Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
I love your insight here Maria, how you apply the material to parenting so smoothly. It really does help to lay off a bit. I wish my parents were a little more lax when I was growing up. I’m sure your daughter will appreciate it 🥹🙌🏾
Wow, this makes so much sense for writing. I have obsessed so many times over writing the next chapter or editing every sentence perfectly before moving on. I end up staring at a blank page. Focusing on just the next line and letting the ideas breathe would make the whole process a lot smoother. Easier and lighter effort could actually help me finish projects faster. I’m planning to do some writing this weekend so definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for the great tips Idris Elijah!
You’re most welcome! It sounds like you’ve had a real ahh ha moment, which is brilliant. You got this Chloe! Have a great weekend 😁