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Have you ever felt like your creative process is a haunted house? Creepy, dark, and full of unexpected scares? I’ve been thinking there are some eerie parallels between the creative journey and a classic haunted house.
1. The Initial Entry: The Creepy Front Porch
Just like the creaky front porch of a haunted house, the initial stage of a creative project can be a bit unsettling. Doubt creeps in, fear of the unknown looms large, and you're not sure what horrors await inside, but you’ve gotten this far, you may as well open the door.
2. The Dark Hallway of Not Knowing the Outcome
Once you step into the house, you're greeted by a long, dark maze-like hallway going somewhere but you don’t have a map. Doors open and close, looming at every turn and force you to make some creative decisions without knowing the outcome. Don’t linger here too long in the shadows or you’ll get stuck in the dreaded creative block of darkness. 3. The Boogeyman in the Closet: The Inner Critic Lurking in the shadows of your mind is the Boogeyman of the creative world: your inner critic. It's that little voice that whispers doubt, questions your abilities, and tries to scare you back into the safety of mediocrity.
4. The Unexpected Jumpscare: The Creative Breakthrough
Just when you think you're lost in the darkness, a sudden flash of inspiration strikes. It's like a sudden, unexpected jumpscare, but instead of fear, it fills you with excitement and energy.
5. The Grand Finale: The Finished Product
After navigating the dark hallways, facing the Boogeyman, and surviving the jumpscares, you finally reach the light. The finished product is not your only reward: having survived the journey makes you stronger for the next scary trip.
So, the next time you feel lost in the creative process, remember that it's a haunted house. Embrace the darkness, face your fears, and let your imagination run wild. Who knows, you might just create something scary good.
Happy Halloween!
Cheering you artfully on,
Diana