Are artists allowed to take ‘a break’ ?

Welcome. The weekend has rolled round again and here is another pile of my jumbled thoughts. But…I hope they connect with you in some tiny minuscule way, so thank you.

Recently I listened to two podcasts that hit home for me as a ‘struggling’ artist aka writer. The first was The Mel Robbins Podcast, How to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life, with acclaimed film producer, Will Packer. And the second? On Purpose with Jay Shetty, featuring writer Amie McNee. I work from home so listening to podcasts is my energy drink top up on getting through the day. Somehow they make it feel like you’re ‘still in an office’ with the background noise of chitter chatter and the long, deep, conversations. It was fulfilling to hear the tales of the artists who had ‘made’ it and were still ‘trying to make it.’ The journeys are the best part to listen to since no one really pays attention to those details when you have ‘gotten your break.’

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