It’s been a while since I wrote something, and honestly, it’s nice to write something to you again. It feels like I’m writing to someone on stationery, sealing the envelope, and mailing it through the post. But times have changed. We have technology that has been replacing traditional post mail with newsletters like this.
So what could be the relation of the subject line to the happiness that writing gives me? Well, there are times when it’s tough and daunting to find inspiration during these times because of technology. Photos could take away precious memories or moments that we experience. Filming or photographing artworks or sculptures in exhibits can be good and evil, depending on the person.
As most would say, art is in the eye of the beholder. What I see may not be what you see or how you perceive what’s in front of you. A few weeks ago, we went to the Art Fair Philippines, which gave me a lot of thought. I saw some people who were merely photographing the art there and not paying attention to the fact that the creative minds behind those poured their hearts and souls into creating.
Honestly, I only took photos of my favorite ones and tried to immerse myself without the compulsion that I should immortalize them through my phone.
![These are artworks or pieces from the Art Fair Philippines 2023.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc7f6dfa9-d31d-4ea7-9fdd-287e15fe9090_4000x3000.jpeg)
![These are artworks or pieces from the Art Fair Philippines 2023.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f6b1fe3-a68e-4667-9344-3b2242c5e1b7_4000x3000.jpeg)
![These are artworks or pieces from the Art Fair Philippines 2023.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1787a429-7ec6-4134-bad6-a878491fd115_4000x3000.jpeg)
![These are artworks or pieces from the Art Fair Philippines 2023.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F589aac68-3b4a-45de-aa83-80f30bf34762_4000x3000.jpeg)
Lately, I’ve been finding inspiration despite my limitations or self-imposed limits. I use ChatGPT to brainstorm, and it’s been fruitful and wonderful. I know it’s not perfect, but that technology is explosive.
So, how can you find inspiration in these modern times?
At the top of my mind, here are my thoughts or ideas:
Go museum hopping, both virtually and in the real world. 😏
Follow art-related accounts on social media.
Connect with people with the same likes and interests as you do. Find your tribe, if I’d say it straightforwardly.
Looking at the things that surround you from a different lens. Say you see your plant, but imagine if you were in another universe; what would your plant be? That depends on your creative mind.
As a content marketing specialist, I’ve been writing for most of my career, and it’s undeniable that I encounter creative or writing blocks. It’s paralyzing and could trigger impostor syndrome, which could be worse (for me) since I have ADHD.
So, what I do, I read and consume different kinds of content like articles, videos, documentaries, series, movies, or even social media posts.
Though the downside, I’d find myself in a rabbit hole and doing deep-dive research on that particular topic I randomly stumbled upon and don’t stop until I felt I’d learned everything I could.
But how’s that relevant to finding inspiration today?
Reading or consuming different kinds of content will help you learn new things. Perhaps, something you never knew existed. It could ignite that curiosity in your mind to explore it.
Discovering something new may help you learn things that will help in your current draft or even help you finish your pending work.
It will help you finish what you started by giving it another shot or through another lens.
I hope this will help you find inspiration, as I did. 😊
How’s life lately? ✨
Life has been tough lately. I’ve struggled with anxiety the past few weeks, triggering my flight stance. I know some of you may not know about how Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be paralyzing, but when you feel that the darkness has consumed you entirely and feel trapped, that’s it. It took me a while to regain strength and fight the darkness that plagued me.
Nevertheless, I overcame it and writing about it to let you know that even if you feel trapped, there are people (both online and in real life) who are continuously rooting for you!
So, know that I’m always here if you need an ear. You can always send an anonymous email if you feel shy or join my Discord server and let’s help you overcome whatever you’re struggling with.
Dakila’s 6th birthday party 🥳
Last February 18, we went to the Art Fair. We roamed around and saw inspiring works and celebrated Dakila’s 6th birthday. Jim and Ty went to our flat, and we enjoyed it so much! Jim played Devil May Cry on J’s PC, and we were watching, it felt like streaming in real life!
We ate pizza, mojos and shared stories and laughs. It was good to see my fake bros, and I told them that we have a hybrid family which not many people understand. But to me, it feels right and doesn’t go against my principles. 💖
What’s new on the blog?
I wrote another blog about productivity since I’ve been finding ways to become more productive by automating repetitive tasks. We use various AI tools these days, and sometimes we wonder, what else could we get when we automate boring tasks?
The Benefits of Using Digital Tools to Automate Repetitive Tasks
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What’s new in the creative avenue?
While reading Deja Dead on my Kindle, I thought about self-publishing. I wrote a few articles back then about self-publishing when I was still freelancing as a content writer. Then, I remember the time that I wrote an eBook at work.
Hence, I asked myself, why not publish a book?
I brainstormed on compiling all my poems and perhaps transforming those into an eBook. I’ve been composing poems as far as I can remember, but only some saw the light of day. I found the courage to compile it and transform it into an eBook when I saw the various pieces during the Art Fair PH. It gave me profound courage and motivation that nothing would happen if I didn’t try.
So, I’m currently working on my manuscript, but there’s a pre-order link on Amazon which you can sign up for!
Here’s a short blurb about the book in case you’re curious:
Quixotic: A Collection of Poetry is a deeply personal and emotionally resonant book of poems that explores the many facets of love and relationships. Through a series of powerful, heart-wrenching verses, the author delves into the complexities of romantic love, including the joy and ecstasy of falling in love, the heartaches and struggles of breakups and endings, and the bittersweet memories of past relationships.
I’m currently…
Watching:
Criminal Minds (Season 9 already!)
Call Me Kat
Grey’s Anatomy
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
NCIS (currently on track with S20!)
Reading:
Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs (Trivia: This book is the basis for the Bones series.)
Studying:
Paid Ads on Simpli.fi
Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing on Coursera
The Strategy of Content Marketing on Coursera
Exploring:
Taskade — I’m trying out different tools that could integrate my needs and preferences for a journaling and planning tool. If you want to explore it, you can try here!
ChatGPT
Now, we have come to the end.
I want to ask you this question:
If you’re on another streaming platform not in the choices, please let me know in the comments below!
I love to hear your thoughts!
Don’t forget to stay safe and hydrate always! 🧿