a nice lil’ reminder

After a few heavier posts about truth nuggets and burnout (fun times, eh?), I thought it might be nice to share something a little lighter. A reminder for both you and me that creativity doesn’t always have to be tangled up in pressure, guilt, or perfectionism. Sometimes, it can just… be fun. Crikey, I didn’t realise just how much I needed to write that out! Ha!

Recently, I revisited Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (and dipped into Eat Pray Love too - don’t laugh, I know I’m a fucking cliche, but after ever reading it or seeing the film before, it actually hit me like a sack of bricks 💩) Between her border-collie brain metaphor, (mine’s obvs a Cattle Dog) the “shit sandwich” lesson, and the call to practice “diligent joy,” I ended up scribbling down a few little reminders to myself about how I want to live my life… creatively!

And because I know I’m not the only one who needs these nudges, I thought I’d share it here with you.

lovely little Reminders

1. You are chosen 💛

You are a creative soul. Inspiration will find you if you give it space and quit complaining.
Handling frustration is part of the job—do it with curiosity, humour, and grace.

2. Love the shit sandwich 💩

Every passion has its shit sandwich. If you love it enough, you’ll eat it without resentment.

3. Have an affair with your creativity 🔥

Treat it like something thrilling and irresistible, not a duty. Sneak away for stolen, joyful moments.

4. Set the scene for magic 🥰

Dress up, light a candle, wear perfume—invite inspiration in like an honoured guest.

5. Give your border-collie (ACD) brain a job 🐺

A creative mind needs work or it’ll chew up your peace. Better to make something than destroy something.

6. Diligent Joy ☀️

Joy isn’t selfish - it’s generous. Clearing away your misery gets you out of the way, so you stop being an obstacle to yourself and others.
Pursuing joy = a gift to the world. Don’t let your misery destroy your relationships.

7. The messy, human side 🧘‍♀️

Divorce, heartbreak, control issues, trouble meditating - these struggles don’t mean you’re broken, they mean you’re human.
Food, friendship, conversation, tears - these are also tools of healing.
Soulmates aren’t always meant to last forever, but they do help shape us.

In short

Creativity + Joy = a way of life. It’s not always pretty, it’s often messy, but it’s worth showing up for. Stay curious, stay playful, feed your mind meaningful work, and practice diligent joy - not just for you, but for everyone around you.

Now go on, fuck off and go do something fun, just for the hell of it

🤪