Member-only story
Understanding The War Of Art
Using the scientific method to identify the creative resistance in your life
“Most of us have two lives The Life we live and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance” — Steven Pressfield
At multiple points in our lives, we find ourselves wondering what is the point? What is our individual purpose on this planet? What am I supposed to do? How do I make a difference? The questions are haunting and once they start they never end. We go on mini-quests; reading books, binging youtube videos, and asking friends and family the big questions wondering if anyone has figured it out. But the ultimate truth is that everyone has to look inwards to answer those questions. And it is what I did; the 2019/2020 season has been one of self-discovery for me. I had to let go of a lot to get to reach the core of what I wanted to do and achieve.
One of the books that helped me get to acceptance of my purpose was the War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I’ve been studying the 181 pages thoroughly trying to put my finger on all the emotions the author is describing. And I discovered that I’ve been through everything he said, I just never had the vocabulary and perhaps even the courage to embark on the journey he…
