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enjoy creative resurrection

In Stop carving a home out of your insecurities, Kelsey brought up a sentiment that I resonate with:

Maybe I’m in the minority for this—but when someone comes back after an extended absence, my first thought isn’t that they should apologize or provide an explanation. My first thought is usually “oh boy, my favorite creator has returned.” If YouTube or any type of content creation feels like a chore, it’s probably time to take a break.

Read how my opening lines in superhuman ai systems align with her first thought:

Thanks to Evan developing Scour, its Popular Posts page clued me into Vlad's art. Glad to see both of them having published posts after several quiet months.

It's heartwarming and exciting to see fellow creatives resume creating without feeling the need to apologize or explain themselves. As for activities feeling like chores, Fractal's point starting at 11:03 from aGameScout's video, The World's Best Tetris Player Right Now is a Paradox, addresses that well:

I've always had a deep goal with all these live tournaments, and it is to sort of prove that the best way to play this game is to like just have as much fun as physically possible, overwhelmingly so.

That rhymes with how you too can return gracefully:

While deadlines can help maintain consistency, they aren't foolproof. When the fun stops or you're feeling pressured to maintain a streak, don't quit immediately. Instead, take a deserved break. Intend to return gracefully later.

Even the strongest streaks can be broken by factors outside your control. Getting back up is often in your control. If returning feels wrong or impossible, consider exploring other activities. Accept the aspects of life you cannot control right now, and focus on what you can influence.

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