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Michael Edward's avatar

Glad your back, Priya.

Firstly, I really liked your bit at the start about creativity as a cycle. And I like that you allowed yourself time to let that cycle so it’s thing. I feel I’m going through a bit of a slowing down part in my own writing and I didn’t want to acknowledge it, but reading your words helped.

And secondly, the idea of the innocent archetype is one I find really interesting and it instantly made me think of when I first got into skateboarding and how fresh and new it was. I didn’t know the names of the tricks, I didn’t know anything about the culture, it was all so pure and completely about play — I loved that time. :)

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Welcome back, Priya! I have a lot of this archetype in me, which has often been a source of embarrassment and even shame. Even now, approaching elderhood, I still feel innocent. Not at all to compare myself, but the Dalai Lama strikes me as embodying some of that energy. (PS - I owe you an essay! Long story, but it’s still on my mind. Will email.) 🫠

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