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Kelly Dawson's avatar

Love this. I love to doodle and paint and make things with my hands. I’ve always loved art and creativity, so I can concur with those points made. I also find my art to be total rubbish, when others do not. It’s a battle! 🀣

Susan Niemann's avatar

Right. Why do we do this!?! I write and rewrite...and take pictures and edit them endlessly! STOP THE MADNESS! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Kelly Dawson's avatar

I still don’t know the answer of how to stop it, but madness is right! 🀣🀣🀣🀣

Susan Niemann's avatar

Ha! Sometimes after I’ve messed with it for so long I just hold my breath and push the send button! 🫣. Have a great Sunday!!

Nightmaher's avatar

❀️ keep up your good work!

Susan Niemann's avatar

Thank you...I truly appreciate it. πŸ‘

Kathy M.'s avatar

You have the vision to create. I was an absolute tasker with specific, exact timetables. Keep going and have fun with it. Glad I "found" Substack a year ago.

Susan Niemann's avatar

We need taskers! I'm glad you're here, Kathy! Thanks! Have a wonderful day! ✌️

Robyn Everingham's avatar

For a newbie writer like me, it was really good to know that experienced writers like you have the same creative angst. I don't feel so bad now I know it comes with the territory. Thanks for the post Susan

Susan Niemann's avatar

Oh I think I’ve second guessed every word! πŸ˜‚ I really believe if the great writers were honest they would say they write and rewrite and rewrite and drink and rewrite some more! πŸ˜‚

Charles Austin's avatar

Got to you late. Great observations on creativity. You're doing a hell of a job with your Substack. One thing though, you might want to have a backup laptop just in case.πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜˜

Susan Niemann's avatar

LOL! You might be right! I know this is your "season". I'll buy you a beer soon. πŸ‘πŸ€—

Charles Austin's avatar

Looking forward to it.😘

Cherie Lee's avatar

Enjoyed this, and can hard relate! Thanks, Susan.

Susan Niemann's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it, Cherie! It's not easy, is it!? πŸ˜ƒ

Cherie Lee's avatar

It is not, which is why we need you to remind us now and then!

Charlotte Thompson's avatar

I always enjoy your posts, Susan. Keep up the good work.

Susan Niemann's avatar

I so appreciate that.... Substack brings all kinds of people together! ❀️❀️

Armand Beede's avatar

Susan Niemann: Congratulations on your landmark achievements!

Keep going!

Susan Niemann's avatar

Thank you Armand! Your encouragement is so appreciated! ✌️❀️

Jane Deegan's avatar

So much truth and I can relate. Congratulations on your new venture!

Susan Niemann's avatar

Hugs Jane! We’re both out there doing our level best-just don’t toss the computer in the street πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Sharon Buchbinder, PhD's avatar

That is one of my favorite books (FLOW). I read it in grad school and it resonated with me then. I may need to read/listen to it again! :)

Susan Niemann's avatar

I’m ordering it, Sharon! I read about the author and some excerpts of the book! Can’t wait to dive in!

Kathleen Kircher's avatar

It is so satisfying to read your writing, and be able to say, β€œThat’s so true!” Congratulations on your newest venture into Substack writing.

Susan Niemann's avatar

Kathleen! Thank you! Out here no one cares how old you are! πŸ˜‚. Been a tremendous experience! 😘

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Susan Niemann's avatar

I appreciate that Anthony ! ✌️