8. When the wound becomes the work

You’ve undoubtedly heard this bit of common wisdom at some point in your life: “You only grow when things are hard.”Incarnations of this advice pop up in all sorts of contexts and snappy wordings (“No pain, no gain” or “Growth and comfort do not coexist” or, my personal Tony Robbins fav, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”).This brand of wisdom has a kernel of truth. But when we apply it to our creative work, we can end up inadvertently nurturing another uncomfortable but weirdly beloved trope: the “suffering” or “tortured” artist.This month, travel back from the edge of the comfort zone to discover the stories (and life) you might miss when the wound becomes the whole of the work._____If you’re dreaming of a sustainable writing practice filled with more life, spirit, and deep magic, visit the link to join the newsletter circle. You’ll get monthly inspiration and supportive, inspirited practices delivered right to your inbox.https://www.inspiritedword.com/about/#the-praxis-circle_____Episode links:Eva zu Beck: I Quit. (YouTube) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.