This exercise was
particularly hard for me. The reason for this I believe is because it made me
actually think and reflect upon my fears. To me, fear is an extremely weak
emotion, but I would be a liar to say that I had no fears. When asked about our
fears, most of us would say death. I feel as if this is the most ignorant
response ever. We all die. That is our one destiny that is certain. It is
unavoidable. Still, most think that it is the one thing that they are most
afraid of for the simple fact that we are unaware of what comes next. But this
exercise involves a different type of fear. Twyla Tharp, the author or the book
The Creative Habit asks about our fears concerning our creative habits and
endeavors.
After a grueling thought
process, I came up with one outstanding fear that I have during my creative process.
I
don’t have any good ideas. The ideas you have might be the most
important part of whatever creative piece you are creating; be it an essay, a
dance, a song, or whatever. Just because you cannot think of a brilliant idea
right away does not mean one will not come to you in time. Take a break, go for
a walk, listen to music; all these things are good ways to give your break a
break so it can come up with better ideas later.
I have never been a very
creative person and this has disheartened me throughout the years. I was never
any good at art or in writing essays. Numbers have always been my thing. To me,
they are easy, they just come to me. But I have been working at becoming a
better creative thinker so that I will get further in life and broaden my
horizons in other aspects.
As far as my fears go, I won’t let them hold me back.
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