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[rok-sivante]

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[d-pend]

It often feels like writing is a form a therapy—a peculiar one, at that, unexpected, since we are not often taught to view it that way. In the process of attempting to make the inexplicable inner sensations tangible (and inevitably failing) perhaps we learn something about the operation of our psyche. Even, for fleeting moments, feel that we have transcended it and become something new in the feeling of discovery.

And then—those long, bleak periods where What is there to say that hasn't been said, and even if there was, what does it matter? Will anyone read this? And even if they do, what is the point? But, the memories of clairvoyant buoyancy that came, however infrequently, where between the words and the inner impetus there was a surging alignment—usually call us eventually to rouse ourselves out of the defeatist thinking, or "imposter syndrome," or whatever it is that has us briefly paralyzed.

Ultimately, I feel like writing/music/creativity in whatever form has value because it helps us enjoy and/or somewhat detach (in a healthy way) from the baser aspects of our physical existence, which let's be honest, is often painfully mundane, repetitive, uncomfortably driven by continuous craving for satiation and fleeing from anything perceived as a threat.

Sometimes I think it's embarrassing in itself just to be a human being with our animalistic genetic inheritance! Anyway, thanks for this musing on writing... it inspired me to do a little contemplation as a response, hope you don't mind!

[rok-sivante]

Do I mind...?

Haha, I’m thrilled you found it inspiring and that it had such an effect! It’s feedback like that is a far greater reward and success than the few measly bucks these posts get or even the satisfaction of the intellectual masterbation session. 😁

Quite pleased to ‘hear’ it resonated, and appreciate your perspectives as well. 🙏

[bozz]

I don't think I have felt this quite on the same level you do, but I know that lately on Steem, I feel that my writing has no value and no one cares about it. If it weren't for the auto votes that people have set to me, I would make pretty much nothing on my posts. No upvotes, no new followers, no comments. It is pretty heartbreaking when you dwell on it. I just keep plugging along though. Eventually someone pipes in and boosts my esteem. Usually on the least likely posts too!

[creativecrypto]

Hello @rok-sivante, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!