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So I happened across this author not too long ago. He has an interesting writing style. I typically appreciate Literary Fiction but Wendig writes more Horror and Suspense. I feel super chill while reading his book titled, “The Book of Accidents.” I don’t ever remember reading this genre with such calm. It weird because it’s not so calm, I lose interest in the story. I’m invested at this point. I need to know if the guy in the electric chair really disappeared.

Writers are just so infinitely magical to me. I don’t understand how they do what they do. Even with all the writing groups and reading and workshops I’ve done, I can’t figure out how some writers capture me the way they do.

What writer’s work have you connected with lately?

Working on something creative everyday has so many benefits. There’s lowered stress. feelings of joy and accomplishment, and decompression after a long day.

Creativity can apply to our lives in so many ways. From paints and sketching to writing to theoretical ideas. It doesn’t have to be something you hate doing. Find and try different creative outlets to explore.

Always do what you are afraid to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Comfort zones are nice but it feels even better to stretch and grow into new things. One of my biggest motivations that I use to push myself into the unknown is so that people who are like me can see if I can do it, they can too. I’m an awkward kid. I like weird things and I don’t always know how to end a conversation. But that doesn’t have to limit me from big things. I hope I can live a life that gives those around me the inspiration to keep going and keep growing even when they don’t feel like they’re good enough.

What kind of opportunities scare you?

My husband sure lightens my load and loves my girls. I’m grateful for the man he’s become since the day he decided to commit to fatherhood. He’s grown in infinite ways and it just goes to show that fatherhood in marriage isn’t something innate, it’s learning to choose love over and over again above all else.

Even when no one else can see it but you, have a little faith. If you feel called to something, reach for it. Bogged down from the sheer size of what you’re called to? Break it down into steps. Make it fun! For example, add aesthetically pleasing things. If I needed to, I’d add Bee and Puppycat to everything. Use your favorite colors, find mentors on YouTube who have mastered the same goal follow the ones that you really vibe with. The most important thing is to show up in a way that future you can thank you for.

I didn’t like very much about myself for a very long time. I was scared and insecure for a good chunk of my life. I didn’t find myself to be anything special until after I had my first child. My body was capable of great things! After that I slowly learned and failed and read and failed then emptied my life of all the toxicity and failed some more. Now I sit in my skin mostly comfortable. It did take intention. It also took a few people who believed in me no matter where I was in my journey.

I think living a life that brings you toward more self acceptance is a life worth living! Imagine how it feels when your whole brain (or most of it) is ok with you being you.

L’ art pour L’art

This translates to Art for Art’s sake. It is an expression that according to Wikipedia means “‘true’ art is utterly independent of any and all social values and utilitarian function, be that didactic, moral, or political. Such works are sometimes described as autotelic (from Greek: autoteles, ‘complete in itself’), a concept that has been expanded to embrace “inner-directed” or “self-motivated” human beings.”

Do we always need our art to have a deep and profound meaning? I don’t think so. I do find joy when my writing has philosophical ties and thoughtful metaphors but at the same time, I love Kawaii and Bee and Puppycat. Even though the latter does have some moral lessons involved, they just bring me joy as they are. It’s ok to create something that simply brings you joy.