Really enjoyed this piece - it's exactly what I needed to hear, because I've been creating on here for a few months now, staying true to my goal, and after some decent growth needed to take things a bit slower for my own sanity 👀 it's a relief to feel like what I'm doing is actually the right approach in the long run 🙏
What a brilliant metaphor, Philipp. I also loved the self-awareness in your line “before this turns into another monster”., if made me smile. I wonder if the card holder and magician could be where the metaphors pause, sometimes adding more can blur what’s already clear. Especially the magician, the sovereign creator stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth, not by mirages or roles that pull them away from themselves.
Thanks Zeina :) I actually had written the whole article when I realized it's better to make break. You're absolutely right about adding more can blur what’s already clear. I will keep that in mind.
BTW I love how you framed the sovereign creator, who stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth.
Phillip, great reflection. One thing that stands is the genius metaphor you have used to explain the rules (the complexity of the creator industry) loved it! I think I can sense it is an honest sharing.
I personally disagree with the cringe part; I think the cringe isn’t necessarily because we aren’t in alignment with ourselves, but because the cringe feeling comes as a way of jumping on the possibility of shame, which is the external approval we are afraid of losing , to break of social contract to belong to what is considered good in the “social norms.” Not sure if I understood this part wrong. :p Anyway, thank you for bringing this conversation to the table and making it so interesting and fun to read. ✨
This articulated something I’ve been feeling but hadn’t framed this cleanly. The Gambler → Card Counter → Magician progression makes it easy to see where you’re at and where you’re going. Thanks for this.
What a great article and what a perfect analogy. I am a wizard, not an illusionist. Ha.
My entire practice of ceramics is literally based on a similar story when Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522–1591) participated in the huge tea ceremony of Kitano. His master Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉, 1537–1598) had created a place for so many tea masters and he was the one with the golden room. But Sen no Rikyū had a special bowl made that was smaller, more modest. The copy of that bowl led me to a project of drinking tea and led me to the Raku master who taught me how to carve clay. The point is that sometimes an audience of one can bring a higher fulfillment and open more important ways forward than an angry crowd that clicks before it thinks.
Gamblers... Damn, that's a perfect description. That's why it feels like an addiction.
“It’s a game of hope, the most addictive game of all, and it keeps the content flowing.”
You are a magician. You made me think and I highly appreciate it. You've put a pause into my racing brain and that's anything short of a miracle. ❤️
Reading this made my day, I'm glad it sparked some reflections.
You have a gift and I’m glad you’re sharing it. Thank you for your insight. It’s very valuable. ❤️
Really enjoyed this piece - it's exactly what I needed to hear, because I've been creating on here for a few months now, staying true to my goal, and after some decent growth needed to take things a bit slower for my own sanity 👀 it's a relief to feel like what I'm doing is actually the right approach in the long run 🙏
Nice to hear you joined us on the slow path.
It’s crazy how much energy we waste following the house rules.
What a brilliant metaphor, Philipp. I also loved the self-awareness in your line “before this turns into another monster”., if made me smile. I wonder if the card holder and magician could be where the metaphors pause, sometimes adding more can blur what’s already clear. Especially the magician, the sovereign creator stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth, not by mirages or roles that pull them away from themselves.
Thanks Zeina :) I actually had written the whole article when I realized it's better to make break. You're absolutely right about adding more can blur what’s already clear. I will keep that in mind.
BTW I love how you framed the sovereign creator, who stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth.
Thanks Philipp. Your notes often remind me when I forget these very same things I am telling you.
It happens to all of us.
Phillip, great reflection. One thing that stands is the genius metaphor you have used to explain the rules (the complexity of the creator industry) loved it! I think I can sense it is an honest sharing.
I personally disagree with the cringe part; I think the cringe isn’t necessarily because we aren’t in alignment with ourselves, but because the cringe feeling comes as a way of jumping on the possibility of shame, which is the external approval we are afraid of losing , to break of social contract to belong to what is considered good in the “social norms.” Not sure if I understood this part wrong. :p Anyway, thank you for bringing this conversation to the table and making it so interesting and fun to read. ✨
Great read. Lately I've also been reflecting on the fickle game-like nature of trying to keep up with the algorithm.
This articulated something I’ve been feeling but hadn’t framed this cleanly. The Gambler → Card Counter → Magician progression makes it easy to see where you’re at and where you’re going. Thanks for this.
What a great article and what a perfect analogy. I am a wizard, not an illusionist. Ha.
My entire practice of ceramics is literally based on a similar story when Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522–1591) participated in the huge tea ceremony of Kitano. His master Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉, 1537–1598) had created a place for so many tea masters and he was the one with the golden room. But Sen no Rikyū had a special bowl made that was smaller, more modest. The copy of that bowl led me to a project of drinking tea and led me to the Raku master who taught me how to carve clay. The point is that sometimes an audience of one can bring a higher fulfillment and open more important ways forward than an angry crowd that clicks before it thinks.
Thank you again. Cheers from Lisbon