Very interesting. In many ways I can empathise with Amelia – is that her real name? I definitely feel what she says about writing “happy” or lighter stuff. For some reason the last interviewers last question makes me think of name musicians more than writers, perhaps because a few days ago I was talking with friends about how, maybe, successful bands/singers must get sick to death of playing the same tunes. You gotta sing that song that made you famous.
That could be true, I’m not sure. Ed Sheeran once mentioned in an interview that he enjoys singing and playing his most famous songs because he enjoys seeing how happy the crowd and his fans are when they sing them with him.
That was pretty interesting! I can attest that therapy has affected my own work in reshaping how I remember my memories. It -has- softened the darkness. It’s a tough question to answer. In a way, the artist becomes a voice for those who don’t know how, or simply cannot express.
I’m so glad therapy has helped shine a light on the darkness.
You’re absolutely right, and artists can let others know, who are going through dark and difficult times, that they are not alone.
Fascinating! Her suffering shaped her gift with words in ways to which many others in the world could relate. Her art did seem to be a form of therapy for her distress.
She still wrote after healing her dysfunctional body-mind connection , but it was no longer accepted—her following had related to the darkness of the “tortured artist.”
Should she suffer for the art and creativity to which her followers could relate ? Who defines the “success” of creativity?
[…] Today, I’m suffering meteoropathy as gusts periodically topple something in their path and howl their way into my consciousness. I’m wanting to write an argument, a fight scene, anything that represents a sudden rise in hostility. Creativity is also often linked to mental well-being, as in the oft-cited case of Vincent Van Gogh, something I was reminded of today on watching this over at The Wandering Ambivert. […]
Shockingly poignant. Thanks for sharing. I think it’s better to have a good state of mind than fame which is fleeting anyway.
Absolutely
Really interesting. I guess you could say quite simply you are what you eat.
Very interesting. In many ways I can empathise with Amelia – is that her real name? I definitely feel what she says about writing “happy” or lighter stuff. For some reason the last interviewers last question makes me think of name musicians more than writers, perhaps because a few days ago I was talking with friends about how, maybe, successful bands/singers must get sick to death of playing the same tunes. You gotta sing that song that made you famous.
That could be true, I’m not sure. Ed Sheeran once mentioned in an interview that he enjoys singing and playing his most famous songs because he enjoys seeing how happy the crowd and his fans are when they sing them with him.
Hard to admit but it’s damn true. Creativity instills in tough times 🙂
That was pretty interesting! I can attest that therapy has affected my own work in reshaping how I remember my memories. It -has- softened the darkness. It’s a tough question to answer. In a way, the artist becomes a voice for those who don’t know how, or simply cannot express.
I’m so glad therapy has helped shine a light on the darkness.
You’re absolutely right, and artists can let others know, who are going through dark and difficult times, that they are not alone.
Fascinating! Her suffering shaped her gift with words in ways to which many others in the world could relate. Her art did seem to be a form of therapy for her distress.
She still wrote after healing her dysfunctional body-mind connection , but it was no longer accepted—her following had related to the darkness of the “tortured artist.”
Should she suffer for the art and creativity to which her followers could relate ? Who defines the “success” of creativity?
That’s the question every artist needs to ask for him/herself.
[…] Today, I’m suffering meteoropathy as gusts periodically topple something in their path and howl their way into my consciousness. I’m wanting to write an argument, a fight scene, anything that represents a sudden rise in hostility. Creativity is also often linked to mental well-being, as in the oft-cited case of Vincent Van Gogh, something I was reminded of today on watching this over at The Wandering Ambivert. […]
Wonderful Share! Love this and thanks for posting so I knew about it!! 😀
My pleasure! It was something I wanted to share with you, as my community 🙂
So for us bloggers, behold the power of cheese!
Haha! True!
Had cheese and apples for breakfast lunch and dinner today. Maybe that’s why my latest blog post was so easy to write. Hahaha
Haha!
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