I love the way you frame ideas as seeds that needs water to grow and trimming to take shape. When I have an idea it takes a while for it to fully take shape. Great analogy!
I took up learning guitar about a year ago. I started with the Playstation Game Rocksmith and although I can't say that made me a good guitarist, it got me started. I think to be creative it helps if you do two things:
First remove barriers.
I put my guitar in my living room so I can pick it up at any time. If something is easier to do you'll do it more. So if you want to write, put your writing tools in an accessible place.
Second make the thing you're trying to do more of a habit.
If you set a time for an activity and do that you can make it just a thing you do. I walk my dog eat dinner then pick up my instrument. It's not something I do a lot all the time sometimes it's just noodling(playing with no purpose) but spending more time with the thing will help you to be better at it.
I didn't think of music as I wrote this. But to the point of the article, I'd also think it good to start with writing down your intentions if you ever started writing your own music. Even if it doesn't involve lyrics. Would you agree? :)
I love this Jorge! Thanks for sharing. This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently.
Thank you Logan!
To be honest I write it as a reminder to myself. It's so simple we often overlook just how powerful it is to just start by the most basic of all.
Glad it helps! :)
Great writing, Jorge! Simple words yet powerful meaning, it's inspiring!
I love when I read someone's article and I can 100% relate. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Vivien! I'm still honing my writing skills so it means a lot when it really reaches someone :)
I love the way you frame ideas as seeds that needs water to grow and trimming to take shape. When I have an idea it takes a while for it to fully take shape. Great analogy!
Watering and trimming them like little bonsais until they realize their full potential! :)
I took up learning guitar about a year ago. I started with the Playstation Game Rocksmith and although I can't say that made me a good guitarist, it got me started. I think to be creative it helps if you do two things:
First remove barriers.
I put my guitar in my living room so I can pick it up at any time. If something is easier to do you'll do it more. So if you want to write, put your writing tools in an accessible place.
Second make the thing you're trying to do more of a habit.
If you set a time for an activity and do that you can make it just a thing you do. I walk my dog eat dinner then pick up my instrument. It's not something I do a lot all the time sometimes it's just noodling(playing with no purpose) but spending more time with the thing will help you to be better at it.
That is great advice Mike! I totally agree.
I didn't think of music as I wrote this. But to the point of the article, I'd also think it good to start with writing down your intentions if you ever started writing your own music. Even if it doesn't involve lyrics. Would you agree? :)
Often a musician's best friend is a little notebook to write down ideas or intentions. But those questions in your article:
What does this mean to me? What can it mean to others?
Why does this idea excite me? Is it something that others would share with me?
What’s the best way to convey this feeling?
How does this relate to or affect other areas of my life?
Seem to me a good guide to getting started on a song.
All art is enhanced with intention 😊