Embracing Limitations
Suleika shares her journey of navigating limitations caused by illness and how it has led her to embrace curiosity and creativity in unexpected ways. She explores the stories of famous artists and musicians who found inspiration and expression while bedridden, highlighting the opportunity to see what emerges when faced with obstacles.In this clip
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Related Questions
How can I cope with giving up on goals due to illness, as discussed in the episodes "We Are ALL Perfectly Imperfect!" How To Overcome ANY Adversity To Achieve ANYTHING | Muniba Mazari and Art as Healing, as well as in the episodes This LIFE ADVICE Will Leave You Speechless! (CHANGE EVERYTHING) | Muniba Mazari and Strength in Vulnerability?
Can I read stories from others who have experienced similar struggles with finding the will to live?
I've come to realize that for most of my life, I had a narrative playing in my consciousness that I was supposed to be an artist or an entrepreneur because I’m objectively high in trait openness. I drew for most of my life and was a professional graphic designer specializing in marketing. I enjoyed how my designs affected people, and the idea of starting a business felt good in the moment. However, I now realize that I was only able to create art if promoted, and I actually dislike the process of creating art. I only really like the validation of my skill after a piece of art is complete. This revelation seems to apply to the notion of being an entrepreneur as well. I don’t know if I necessarily want to be one, but I want to be able to say I made something of myself to those who doubt me. I’m beginning to think that my narrative about being an artist or entrepreneur is causing me harm and preventing me from moving forward into something I genuinely enjoy. I've been telling myself that I probably don’t have any interests at this point and that I’m doomed to a life of ambiguity and confusion. I know I can change the narrative, but should I focus on destroying the old story or replacing it with a new one?