Let go of expectations and allow the creative process to unfold organically from "summary" of Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle
When we approach the creative process with preconceived expectations, we limit the possibilities of what could be. We confine our imagination to fit within the boundaries we have set, stifling the natural flow of creativity. By releasing these expectations, we open ourselves up to the endless potential that exists within the creative process. Creativity is not a linear journey with a predetermined destination. It is a nonlinear, unpredictable, and often messy process that requires us to surrender control and embrace the unknown. Like a river flowing freely, creativity meanders and changes course, sometimes taking us to unexpected places. When we try to force our creativity to conform to our expectations, we risk losing the spontaneity and magic that make it so special. We must learn to trust in the process and allow it to unfold in its own time and in its own way. This requires a willingness to let go of ...
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