When life gets in the way of creativity

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Going forward, you can expect to find a fresh Rekindle in your inbox on Sundays at about this time.

This week’s letter has a strong theme of tension. So if you’re battling inside your head about something, or torn in multiple directions, read on!

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👋 Welcome to the 28 new Kindlers who joined this week!

Today's kindling:

• Trying to stay in play mode

• Drag line: A poem about the push/pull of making space for creativity

• What’s your tension really about?

• What sparks your creativity?

Spark of Inspiration: A thought, quote, or creative work to get your creative energy flowing.

Trying to stay in play mode

Today’s spark: "The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity." - Carl Jung

Phew! Does this quote get to the heart of the tension of being a creative/producing creative work for you, like it does for me? All week, I’ve been battling with this desire for Rekindle to feel like play, but at the same time trying to make sure it “works.” You might notice, this week’s letter has much more structure to it than my welcome letter did. Do you like it?

“Acting from inner necessity” is definitely the energy that has led to the creation of Rekindle. But now that it’s out here in the world, I feel a little exposed, unsure, insecure, blah blah blah, which takes away from the feeling of play. See the poetry section below for more!

I’m going to work through those feelings until writing, publishing, and inviting others to join feels playful, as I know it will once I get into a rhythm. I’ve been here before, and this is usually the worst part of the journey.  🤞