I've been having one of those weeks where I'm uninspired. I'm feeling pretty mellow, which is not a state of being I have typically enjoyed.
In fact, I had a habit of quickly shifting into negativity whenever I've felt this way in the past.
That's because I used to be weary of feeling uninspired. I worried I might stay in this state, and it would have dire consequences for my life and work. I believed I couldn't be productive or creative unless I felt invigorated, and energized.
So, I took feeling uninspired as a sign. It meant that I wasn't on the right path, and I should give up. It meant I was broken and needed to prioritize fixing myself first and foremost. It meant I wasn't good enough so why even bother. It was not a fun place to be.
But that's changed. In the last few years, I've re-calibrated my nervous system so I feel peaceful when I'm mellow.
And now, I don't need to feel inspired to be creative. I don't need inspiration to show up and do my work.
That's not to say I plow through signs my body or mind needs some rest or rejuvenation.
Listening to and meeting my body's needs remains a high priority.
But I don't need to lament feeling uninspired or freak out. I can just sit down, work and trust that I'll create something of value. Eventually.
Sometimes inspiration follows action.
But ultimately, it's not absolutely necessary. Inspiration is nice to have. But a consistent practice of showing up and making things regardless of inspiration is much more reliable.
So if you're feeling uninspired too, it's ok. Take a deep breath, and just get started.
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