006 The Joy of Creating for Yourself

The delicate balance between creating for an audience and creating for yourself reveals the importance of intention in our artistic pursuits. Our relationship with creativity changes dramatically when we allow ourselves the freedom to create without the pressure of public judgment.• Sharing your work allows you to connect with like-minded people and build your tribe• Private creation provides freedom to explore and make mistakes without pressure• Intention helps determine which creative work to share and which to keep private• Some art nurtures your audience while other art nurtures you as the creator• Creating just for yourself can be a necessary escape in our fast-paced world