It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve created here on Substack.
Why? Because:
I haven’t had much to say here lately.
I did have a lot to say in one of my products (so I spent a full day updating that instead.)
And we’ve entered a new chapter in our family- so the rest of my time and attention has been funneled there.
It wasn’t until today- when my dad had the kids, my husband was out of town and I had a second to ground in that I realized- I feel ok with not having created for this publication recently.
Not because I don’t care.
Not because I don’t want to create here.
… But because I want to share when I actually have something to share.
For me, becoming a creative today means intentionally putting up my blinders.
It means tuning into what’s right for me and tuning out the rest.
It means leaning into the edit, intentionality and seeing that less can be just as beautiful as more.
And the hardest part of all- ignoring the shoulds and not comparing my intuition to today’s current “best practices.”
I think there’s something beautiful, novel, and maybe even old-school about creating when you’re inspired versus creating for a schedule. I love the idea that seeing my message in your inbox- triggers you to think “Oh- if Megan just sent something she must really have something to say.”
Maybe that’s my perfectionism talking? Maybe that’s just what works for my creativity? Either way- I wanted to add another piece out there normalizing that we don’t need to create all the time to create something meaningful.
Sometimes resting and doing other things,
Going against “best practices” and formulating something really potent.
Or having nothing to say at all and being silent- speaks more loudly.
Instead of forcing myself to write for consistency’s sake- I’ve been:
Watercoloring cards and mailing them to friends.
Reading.
Watching videos and shows that make me laugh.
Snowboarding.
Planning ways to make Minecraft IRL for my kids.
Dreaming up our next big adventure.
And while I do have plenty of things I plan to create here- they’re still whispers. They’re not yelling at me to come out. So I’m letting them grow instead of forcing them to.
Maybe you can relate too? Have you been doing something else instead of creating?
