@MichMae99 11 October 2020 more from that month

Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad With Covid-19 casting a cloud of doom and gloom on our lives its no wonder that I can't fathom being creative. The most I can do is go from one screen to another with what feels like the emotional equivalent of elephant standing on my heart.

Photo source:https://www.google.com/search?q=creative&client=ms-android-huawei-rev1&prmd=ivmn&sxsrf=ALeKk01L914MtRhGvbW-nqnaCRUoJ_gXAQ:1602376938875&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjtovOhp6vsAhWQwosBHU_4CpcQ_AUoAXoECBcQAQ&biw=424&bih=779#imgrc=2eChS4BJsJRJdM&imgdii=LE4V9Br85ZDH1M These are dark times people. Mentally at least, and definitely economically. Uncertainty looms at every corner and we're afraid to turn on the news incase it gives us another log to throw on our fire of misery and despair. So when my Mother gifted me this book after keenly observing my lack of enthusiasm for creating and my use of food to fill that void (The Covid 15 pounds is a thing people). I held onto it like a life preserver. I devoured it and was so overcome with inspiration and positivity that I began implementing changes in my life. Keep Going, is small and easy that has now become a permanent fixture on my night stand. It is the holy bible for creatives like the commandments re-read it, quote it, and live by it. It is short, sweet and full of amazing pieces of wisdom and guidance that never dances on the line of patronizing like so many of the classified "self help" books. It's about enriching your life with creativity not profiting on it, not hitting deadlines, or mentally (and maybe physically) beating yourself up for not being productive enough. What does that even mean? When did we all become so capitalist even with our own interests? You just carved out some time to enjoy being creative. No endgames, no goals. Just you and your passion. I don't know about you but I needed that reminder. This book is for anyone that wants to introduce a little creativity to their lives; whether tinkering with the idea of learning to sketch, or a seasoned writer who has found their once love for the craft has turned into a relentless chore. Either reigniting or starting off, this book will make you realize how important art is for your soul.