There’s a time to flourish and a time to be dormant.
A time to play and a time to rest.
A time to socialize and a time for introspection.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant something and a time to pluck it up.
Creativity is no different. Each step of a process comes with a season, in which times are more active, and others are more contemplative. Contrary to all the ideals of productivity, it’s unrealistic to expect outcomes nonstop.
It is a mistake and a misreading of nature to think that you, a living creature, will be flourishing all the days of your life.
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Therefore, it’s crucial to know when to do things.
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