5.14.2008

Into insanity, part II

It's interesting that the creative juices flow best when mental stability is most questionable. Over the course of the last two weeks, I feel like my tendency for perfectionism has boosted my anxiety and stress over finals. This increased anxiety and stress have provided me a cocktail where I can easily see the other side of the line of sanity. The duress hasn't persuaded me to cross that line, but I can see clearly the other side for the first time in a long time.

It's when looking into this eerily familiar landscape that I see representation of life (art) manifest itself to me slowly. The question is this: what can I do to capture this particular representation? I'm not nearly creative enough when it comes to melody or lyrics, I haven't created a craft object since elementary school, nor have I seriously painted or drew. All I have is writing. But am I any good at this?

So what do I see beyond the threshold of sanity? Well a lot of things show up initially the key is sorting through all the data and capturing what seems like the most worthwhile. I'm just babbling right now because I feel the need to procrastinate. I'll elaborate on the creative side of this insanity if I'm able to grasp it still 4 days for now.

I know I'm going to get this done- it may be a bit painful, but pain is usually only temporary.

Keeping hope,
Greg

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