Oct 01 2008
Does Insomnia Help or Hinder The Creative Process?
How many times do we awaken in the middle of the night with thoughts and ideas swirling around in our heads? Some of the most poignant poetry and stories have erupted as a result of insomnia. I think sleep can be disrupted by thoughts of the day, unfinished business and creative spurts which seem to howl in the night for many writers and artists of all genres. It is important that we jot down these thoughts as they arrive whether it be 4 in the morning or 2 in the afternoon. Once these ideas have been put to paper or computer or canvas etc… then the natural flow of sleep again will imbue our brain stems. I think insomnia definitely helps creativity though it may hinder our regular 9 to 5 work responsibilities. Whatever your artistic talent, if you work your passion and make a living doing what you love to do then insomnia is just a part of the creative process and helps with that natural creative flow we all have as artists.
It helps me, that’s for sure. But then again, so does whiskey. And a lil’ bit of worry-be-gone for some punch up. Anyhoo, you should youtube the Couric interviews. They’re scary funny.
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Know the feeling. I’ll check out the Couric interview.
Thanks.
Yeap that’s me to a T. I am wide awake with ideas buzzing at that time. I should get up to write it all down though.
It’s tough getting up at those hours but for some reason that’s when the creative side calls.
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For some reason, I’ve always felt most creative in the wee-hours. Writing just feels wrong when the sun’s still up!
lol - when the sun’s still up we want to be outside playing.