All my life, emotions felt like overwhelming waves crashing too hard to bear. But with years, I learned to tunnel that energy into words, and colours on canvas and those waves transformed into something I could face—and even cherish. Have you ever felt that?
For me, creating is like breathing—it doesn’t solve the chaos but gives it a rhythm. Each word, brushstroke, or photo captures an emotion I can’t describe otherwise.
When the wave of emotion hits me sometimes it does push me down and takes me in, drowning in the blues. But when I see it in advance, I bear myself, plant my feet strong in the sand and embrace it.
Creating is that power for me to endure.
Sadness tends to slow my writing, making it darker, and introspective but freeing.
Anger demands sharp, staccato bursts of poetry - ink splatters, ripped paper and sometimes vulgar language.
However, there are other more light emotions. Peace and calmness make me look around and see the colours of the world, life and love.
But looking too deep into reality sometimes brings bitterness in my veins, rage and rebellion. Then I try to collect my messy thoughts and put them in a more graceful and hopeful order.
What emotions do you find yourself pouring into your creative work and which give you that push to let it all out? Do you notice patterns in what you create and when?
Creativity isn’t just about the final product; it’s about the journey of understanding yourself better through the process.
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
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