You sit down to create, but nothing flows. You’re stuck, faced with a blank page, a silent studio, an untouched canvas, but no inspiration. You feel like you’ve lost a piece of yourself, that beautiful ability to create that you’ve always possessed. If you’re a creative who’s lost that spark, meditative art might be the way back to yourself.
Moving isn’t just about packing boxes; it’s a psychological shift that affects your sense of identity and belonging. The unfamiliarity of a new city can bring up feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, and even grief for the life you left behind.
Anxiety can cast a shadow over the creative process, getting in the way of inspiration and stifling productivity. As a therapist who specializes in working with creatives and a performer myself, I have witnessed and experienced the impact that anxiety can have on the creative process.
Have you recently moved to the city to pursue a new career opportunity? Have you started feeling down, homesick, anxious, frequently worried or frustrated? The expat experience can be both exciting and rewarding, but it also comes with its unique challenges.
Over the years, “survivor” has become the preferred term in trauma work. It moves away from the idea of victimhood and emphasizes strength, resilience, and progress. But while “survivor” is often more empowering than “victim,” it still has its limitations. For some people, surviving isn’t enough.
Heartbreak is an experience that cuts across all boundaries, but for gay men, the end of a relationship can carry its own unique set of challenges.
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