As an introvert, interacting with colleagues and clients in my day job can be exhausting. I'd love nothing more than to curl up with books and a laptop and simply research and write all day.
Your comments on the pandemic hit home - I've had similar pangs of doubt ("Isn't aspiring to be a writer kind of selfish when there are so many people doing life-saving work?"). But you're right, art is what gave us all respite and joy during these trying times. Art is life-giving in its own way.
Doubt is normal. It's part of any creative life. You could say that it's an indicator that you are doing the right thing. The trick is to keep pushing past it and get on with the creative work.
It can be tough sometimes. No comment...just big hugs.
Thanks for the hug. Much appreciated :)
As an introvert, interacting with colleagues and clients in my day job can be exhausting. I'd love nothing more than to curl up with books and a laptop and simply research and write all day.
Your comments on the pandemic hit home - I've had similar pangs of doubt ("Isn't aspiring to be a writer kind of selfish when there are so many people doing life-saving work?"). But you're right, art is what gave us all respite and joy during these trying times. Art is life-giving in its own way.
Doubt is normal. It's part of any creative life. You could say that it's an indicator that you are doing the right thing. The trick is to keep pushing past it and get on with the creative work.