Aj aj! Vilken obehaglig upplevelse men skönt att det slutade bra tillslut. Håller verkligen med om kreativitetens helande förmåga - den får man inte glömma bort. ❤️
Good to hear that you’re feeling better! And I love that you get to use your creative practices as a way of healing. In recent years, our hobbies, interests, passions have all been monetised, which often makes them sources of pressure rather than joy. It’s been lovely to meet other creatives who make art for the love of it, for the silly joy!
Hi Elin, because of you, I don't remember how I found your website a few weeks ago, I am on Substack now. Thank you! This post resonates with me so much. I am one of those who created for likes. In 2020-2021 I shared my one-of-a-kind redesigned clothes on social media, consistantly... until I went on vacation and the flow was interupted. I lost my motivation to share. I don't know why. What started to got my interest is to teach children the art of recreating. Just to share my knowledge and experience, not for the likes or following. Thank you for sharing your journey of healing with creativity. Have a great day!
Aahh that's amazing!! Congratulations on your Substack. 🎉 Creating only for the likes never lasts, does it. It has to come from within and be something you genuinely enjoy and care about. Hope you find that now! 💛
I love the freedom with which you create now. It is beautiful to watch bloom and so enjoyable to consume. I'm glad you are on the road to recovery and feeling better. Watching, reading and supporting - Sasha
Dear Elin, I don't have endometriosis but I have ovary cysts and once, some years ago, I had to rush over the hospital because one of them broke open and the pain was indescribable. I remember the discomfort, the pain, the smell of the hospital, the struggle of the nurse to find my vein as my blood pressure was too low, my mother's worried face... and then I was home. With my cat. I find solace in decorating my planner too and write in my journal and paint with watercolours even if I'm not good at it, just for myself. I wish you a relaxing Spring Equinox and all the best for your full recovery! 💐
Ouff, yeah, the pain was really next level. I've never understood throwing up due to pain until now. 🙈 Hope neither of us have to experience ruptured cysts again! Happy Spring Equinox to you too. Thank you! 🌸
Creativity is the rope I grab hold of, that drags me out of the depths of existential dread and reminds me that life is not just survival, it’s also silly fun.
This resonates with me. My writing has not only been healing in times of illness, but provides a refuge against rough patches in life in general. When I'm creating a fiction world, stress recedes and my batteries recharge. It's a time-out from whatever non-fiction crisis might be affecting me.
On another note: I always enjoy searching your photographs for a glimpse of your spirit animal!
Oh, February. My nemesis too. And, right on cue, it was a life-changing, difficult month for me too. But, yes, March is here to soothe our souls and slowly awaken us to life once again.
Aj aj! Vilken obehaglig upplevelse men skönt att det slutade bra tillslut. Håller verkligen med om kreativitetens helande förmåga - den får man inte glömma bort. ❤️
Ja inget roligt, men skönt att det är över 😅 Verkligen! ❤
Good to hear that you’re feeling better! And I love that you get to use your creative practices as a way of healing. In recent years, our hobbies, interests, passions have all been monetised, which often makes them sources of pressure rather than joy. It’s been lovely to meet other creatives who make art for the love of it, for the silly joy!
Exactly! Silly joy is so important 🥰
Hi Elin, because of you, I don't remember how I found your website a few weeks ago, I am on Substack now. Thank you! This post resonates with me so much. I am one of those who created for likes. In 2020-2021 I shared my one-of-a-kind redesigned clothes on social media, consistantly... until I went on vacation and the flow was interupted. I lost my motivation to share. I don't know why. What started to got my interest is to teach children the art of recreating. Just to share my knowledge and experience, not for the likes or following. Thank you for sharing your journey of healing with creativity. Have a great day!
Aahh that's amazing!! Congratulations on your Substack. 🎉 Creating only for the likes never lasts, does it. It has to come from within and be something you genuinely enjoy and care about. Hope you find that now! 💛
Yes! I'm teaching sewing and upcycling classes. I love seeing kids create the most amazing things and are very proud. That gives me joy :-)
Sounds amazing!
I love the freedom with which you create now. It is beautiful to watch bloom and so enjoyable to consume. I'm glad you are on the road to recovery and feeling better. Watching, reading and supporting - Sasha
That hit me right in the feels Sasha. Makes me really happy you think so. Thank you so much 🙏💛
I’m so sorry to hear about your endo - I also live with it. I hope your recovery continues well and you continue to heal through your creative work.
Sorry you have it too. Endo sucks! Thank you - feeling so much better now 😊
Dear Elin, I don't have endometriosis but I have ovary cysts and once, some years ago, I had to rush over the hospital because one of them broke open and the pain was indescribable. I remember the discomfort, the pain, the smell of the hospital, the struggle of the nurse to find my vein as my blood pressure was too low, my mother's worried face... and then I was home. With my cat. I find solace in decorating my planner too and write in my journal and paint with watercolours even if I'm not good at it, just for myself. I wish you a relaxing Spring Equinox and all the best for your full recovery! 💐
Ouff, yeah, the pain was really next level. I've never understood throwing up due to pain until now. 🙈 Hope neither of us have to experience ruptured cysts again! Happy Spring Equinox to you too. Thank you! 🌸
Creativity is the rope I grab hold of, that drags me out of the depths of existential dread and reminds me that life is not just survival, it’s also silly fun.
Yes! 100%. Krya på dig Elin xx
Tack Sara!! 🤗 xx
Sending you healing thoughts.
How wonderful that you have a creative, well-being practice.
ouf! what a week! I wish you well! And for "creativity is my emotional antibiotics" oh yes, I get that! Have a wonderful recharging week ; )
This resonates with me. My writing has not only been healing in times of illness, but provides a refuge against rough patches in life in general. When I'm creating a fiction world, stress recedes and my batteries recharge. It's a time-out from whatever non-fiction crisis might be affecting me.
On another note: I always enjoy searching your photographs for a glimpse of your spirit animal!
Yes, this 100%! Creating really is wonderful for the mind. Haha yes, he's a wonderful companion, my little spirit animal 🥰
Glad to hear that you are feeling better Elin 💛✨
Thank you Mackenzie! 🤗💛
Oh, February. My nemesis too. And, right on cue, it was a life-changing, difficult month for me too. But, yes, March is here to soothe our souls and slowly awaken us to life once again.
Sending you so many healing thoughts. xo
This was such a great read. Thanks for being so vulnerable and reminding us to find the delight in creating. I needed to hear that this week 🤍