What an important, great essay! You are so right; inhibitions definitely stamp out creativity. The best thing is to allow the words to flow freely. And the same goes for visual art -- let the brush strokes flow!
There’s such an elegant defiance in this piece. Not loud, not forced, just the quiet refusal to keep shrinking for the comfort of others. That line about how inhibition gets mistaken for mystery? Whew. That one lingered.
This read like a reclamation. Not just of voice, but of texture. The kind of unfiltered self that doesn’t beg to be liked, just seen.
This resonates so deeply. I’ve noticed that when I approach writing with self-consciousness—constantly peeking over my own shoulder—it becomes stiff and overworked. But when I let the words come from instinct, without worrying about how they’ll be received, there’s a freedom that feels almost sacred.
Not everyone will understand or resonate, and that’s okay. The work is still worth making because it’s true to you. I’ve been learning that inhibition isn’t just a block to creativity; it’s a block to connection—with ourselves, with the world, and with the art itself.
Thank you for this reminder to let it flow. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today.
Wise words 🙏
Thank you, Mark! ❤
Yes Yes Yes! 💕
Thank you, Patty! : )
Hi Rea,
What an important, great essay! You are so right; inhibitions definitely stamp out creativity. The best thing is to allow the words to flow freely. And the same goes for visual art -- let the brush strokes flow!
I am happy you enjoyed it, Beth! Thank you. <3
There’s such an elegant defiance in this piece. Not loud, not forced, just the quiet refusal to keep shrinking for the comfort of others. That line about how inhibition gets mistaken for mystery? Whew. That one lingered.
This read like a reclamation. Not just of voice, but of texture. The kind of unfiltered self that doesn’t beg to be liked, just seen.
Thank you for letting us witness this one.
Stay entangled, my friend.
—The Bathrobe Guy
Your reaction to this piece, fills me with gladness, my friend. Thank you! <3
Thank you for speaking so honestly about the power of unfiltered creativity.
Thank you!
Totally agree!
Thank you, Debra! <3
This resonates so deeply. I’ve noticed that when I approach writing with self-consciousness—constantly peeking over my own shoulder—it becomes stiff and overworked. But when I let the words come from instinct, without worrying about how they’ll be received, there’s a freedom that feels almost sacred.
Not everyone will understand or resonate, and that’s okay. The work is still worth making because it’s true to you. I’ve been learning that inhibition isn’t just a block to creativity; it’s a block to connection—with ourselves, with the world, and with the art itself.
Thank you for this reminder to let it flow. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today.
Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comment, Marie. Sacred is exactly how it feels when we write from the soul. <3
Inspiring!
Thank you!
Such good advice. The people who need to hear what you say want your authenticity. Self-belief is everything!
Thank you for your kind comment, Esther! <3
Truth Rea. Inhibitions create havoc with our creative spirit. My inhibitions cause strain on relationships too. 🌸
I know that kind of inhibitions too, Brenda! <3
Yes ! Yes! Yes ! To this lieve Rea... Create with heart and soul 🙏🏻🌬🦋
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Dankie, lieve Vlinder! <3
Definitely needed this, appreciate your words as always!
Thank you, Ryan! <3
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From my heart to yours, Cyn! <3
Spot on, Rea!✨️ As I sometimes like to tell myself, allow yourself some mental rebellion! 😄
Yes! Be a rebel! : )
This speaks to my soul.
It’s beautiful how you captured that quiet pressure we so often put on ourselves when we try to create the “right” way.
And yet the most important thing is to let it out the way we feel it.
Without fear. Without a filter.
Thank you for the reminder.🙏🏼✨
Wonderful that it speaks to you, Dora! We put undue pressure on our creativity, it should happen naturally. <3
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