Creativity for the sake of creativity

Summary

This Substack newsletter, written by Erifili Gounari, explores the concept of creativity for its own sake. The author uses her grandfather's prolific but largely unread writing as an example of how pursuing creative passions without seeking external validation can be fulfilling. She argues that social media pressures us to publicly share our creative work, leading to imposter syndrome and a disconnect from the pure joy of creation. Gounari encourages readers to embrace their creative pursuits without feeling the need to share them, emphasizing that the act of creation itself is valuable.

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personal · writing

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