when the storm subsides
life will be at its final destination
or just renewing itself
I suffer from a massive phobia, which has probably not found a medical term, as yet. It is the fear of my creativity ebbing away. When the senses start blurring, will the mind remain active? And how will I express myself without the senses or strong limbs?
I am not sure for how long, writing will survive as an art form. Will anyone read? Videos, 3D, Augmented Reality appear to be taking over the world. Just the other day, I experimented with creating art on Powerpoint, with the various shapes and effects available. Of course, more sophisticated tools are available, but I am yet to learn using those. My Google Home Assistant is not being put to proper use. It is just used to play music, or a novelty toy for my husband to play around with on weekends. I hope, it takes instructions from me, if my hands are not stable enough to use the mouse or keyboard.
But then, isnβt fear the biggest killer of creativity? Maybe, I start devising newer ways to use my ageing limbs. Maybe, I can wear a natural-looking mask, if I donβt look good enough for video. Maybe, I start connecting more with the outside world, which will further enhance me.
It may be just the beginning of another storm β of survival, fulfilment and dealing with inner demons. Storms do not die, they just move away from the nucleus of our existence β to return again from different pathways.
The neural pathways
in the brain keep assuming
newer forms and shapes
the center of my being
whirls around with torrents
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Wow! That’s deep. Change is neverending and time doesn’t stop for any of us. I worry that grace will leave me without the ability to create as well. We can only hope…
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Superb post and your writing is superb, as well. “Raise your words not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”β Rumi
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Wise words. Thanks!
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Wow I think it’s a wonderful take on both the prompts
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Thanks a lot!
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Fascinating take Reena, I think writing will always be important. As long as you enjoy the process it will be relevant to you. Writing for each of us may have a use by date as yesterday a blog friend announced she is going to stop as she can’t find the motivation to write. But I think as long as the urge to write something and to respond exists, go for it.
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Thanks π
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well done, Reena π I like the analogy of creativity and the storm β€
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Thank you so much π
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