TEAR OFF YOUR TIMETABLE

Find your rhythm of creativity

The edutainment industry is diverting people from a rat race to a herd mentality.

When I read books about “being successful” I feel everybody talks about the same trends in the industry which are bound to wear out shortly.

As an artist, as a writer and as a creator I reflect on these teachings to find them utterly useless for any creative and productive endeavour.

One has to rise above the sermons that are discharged by the Gurus about routine, discipline and consistency.

You have to find a way that is suitable for you.

Unique.

Lucian Freud took around one year to paint one painting. He used to work on two paintings at a time, one in the morning in natural light and one at night.

Each of the strokes he put on the canvas was thoughtful.

He once said, “Whatever patience I have I have exhausted it on the canvas.”

He gambled, had many affairs, and was also famous for street fights.

Nonetheless, he was a most expressive living artist when Benefits Supervisor Sleeping was sold for 23.5 million dollars.

Likewise, Picasso used to wake up late, chit-chat with friends until the afternoon and start working after lunch until late at night.

He painted several paintings in a day.

He painted thousands of paintings and is one of the world\’s most famous painters.

We also have an example of Vincent van Gogh who has painted more day 30 paintings on some occasions.

He had no routine and painted like it was second nature to him.

They didn’t follow a discipline and yet were able to be consistent with their creative work.

Hence the debate stands, does consistency have to do anything with discipline?

Discipline of lineage, academic or daily routine?

Have a close look

Have a close look at the things that you do naturally and in how much time.

Some take a day to write a blog post, some finish it within an hour.

Writing fast or slow has nothing to do with the quality of writing.

You have your own pace to conceive ideas and execute them.

Unless you observe yourself and have a close look at what your pace of doing things is, you will be in constant struggle and resistance with your creative process.

Ask these questions yourself (I did too):

When do you get ideas for the creation? — While sleeping, while going on a walk or having a shower.

When do you feel is the best time to write or paint? — Immediately after waking up, in the leisurely afternoon, while lying in bed before going to sleep.

Once you observe your process of doing things, you will be free to work in your style and at your own pace.

You are already inspired

Often when you sit down to do the creative work, you are already inspired.

If you are feeling resistance about what you are creating, it is largely because of external influences.

Here is the deal, you are free to write whatever you want, and whichever way you want.

I was stuck with this thing for a year.

I was supposed to write for a business website, but no matter what, I couldn’t get it in the right tone.

I had a quick call with my friend in Nepal, who is also a content creator.

She gave a profound insight which put me on the track of writing to never look back.

“Who said you have to write in the tone you think you have to write in?”, She asked.

Moreover, “How are we going to find new ways of writing, if we keep on following the status quo?”, she added.

This was what I needed at that moment. I not only found my style of writing but also found a voice for my words.

Thankfully, Medium hosts these creations and I am happy that my writing has found a place to belong.

Find your rhythm

We vibrate at different frequencies.

It is not a wonder that most of the people stuck in the 9to5 grind are not happy with their job.

We are different and we have multiple problems to solve throughout the day.

It requires creative thinking and looking at individual life patterns from a unique point of view.

Aspects of the problem differ from person to person. Life progresses according to the problems that we tackle.

It pushes us towards a path that is not taken by anyone else.

There cannot be one solution for multiple problems.

One key cannot open all the locks in the world.

You have to find your rhythm. It requires spiritual intervention. Courage to investigate the mind.

You have to dive deep into your thoughts and know what fits and suits you better.

If you find the emptiness within, it will navigate your life according to its rhythm.

Spontaneity.

It requires courage to be with yourself, be watchful about the thought, have acceptance of whatever arises and let it subside into nothingness.

If you overcome the fear of pitch-black darkness and the empty nature of the mind, it will lead to bliss converting whatever you do into a meditative act.

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