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\"WhenToday we welcome a new guest writer to Writer\u2019s Fun Zone, Nicole Plumridge who is stopping by to chat with us about \u201cWhen the World is on Fire — Create!\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

The Essential Nature of Creativity<\/h2>\n

It is precisely when times are tough, when the entire world is bubbling over in upheaval, that we need to lean on our creative practices more than ever.<\/p>\n

Many of us are conditioned early on<\/strong>, either overtly or covertly, that creativity and artistic expression are nice — but only as hobbies.<\/p>\n

They are something to do if you finish all of your responsibilities and \u2018important\u2019 tasks first.<\/p>\n

This is the messaging creatives face on a good day.<\/p>\n

On a bad day<\/strong> — such as when the world is on fire — this perceived indulgence may not only be judged, but vilified.<\/p>\n

Who are you to think that when there is chaos and disaster that you can sit down and put words on the page?<\/p>\n

When the news is churning out horror after horror, how can you even think of flipping through the whispering pages of a much-loved poetry book, letting your mind wander through lyric and rhyme?<\/p>\n

How Art Has Helped Us Survive<\/h2>\n

A strange collective amnesia takes hold — one where we forget our origins.<\/p>\n

It was not just bricks and mortar<\/strong> that built civilizations.<\/p>\n

It was not only sophisticated plumbing and agricultural practices which anchored communities.<\/p>\n

It was art.<\/p>\n

Symbols and images carved into caves<\/strong>, words surviving centuries on stone tablets creating legacy and culture — these traditions are what allow us to be in conversation with our ancestors today.<\/p>\n

It is through these creations that we can see how they lived, processed the world, understood events and learned from their experiences.<\/p>\n

The act of creation is not only a conversation which could be passed down through the ages, but also one we have with ourselves.<\/p>\n

It is through creation that we connect <\/strong>with ourselves and cultivate an understanding of who we are as well as our place in the big wide world.<\/p>\n

Storytelling, myths, legends, and fairy-tales are ancient practices creating meaning out of the mayhem which mere existence on this planet brings.<\/p>\n

It is especially when times are tough, and the world is a confusing mosh pit of chaos, that we need to be able to lean into ways to make sense of it.<\/p>\n

Creation as Regulation<\/h2>\n

The act of creation is regulation.<\/p>\n

It is how we find calm amidst the storm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It may be said that it is selfish to create when others are suffering.<\/p>\n

It is an indulgence which cannot be afforded.<\/p>\n

However, finding ways to manage your emotions<\/strong> and maintain calm is an act of integrity and self-awareness.<\/p>\n

The more one is able to maintain a sense of equanimity, the more this effect will ripple out within that person\u2019s social circle.<\/p>\n

The more one creates and alchemizes the pain and confusion into works of art, meaning and beauty, the more others are given permission to do the same.<\/p>\n

The more we focus on the bright<\/strong>, beautiful and brilliant, the more we can carve out little spaces in the world which reflect this.<\/p>\n

It can be in creating a commonplace book or inspirational collage to put up in your study.<\/p>\n

It could be painting a mural or reciting poetry at an open mic event.<\/p>\n

These little acts of creation lend themselves<\/strong> to creative thinking, out-of-the-box problem solving and innovation — all necessary skills to have within the changing landscape of the world.<\/p>\n

Art: A Quiet Rebellion<\/h2>\n

To create during times of uncertainty is an act of much needed rebellion.<\/p>\n

It is focusing your time and attention<\/strong> on that which you can control.<\/p>\n

Do what you can for social justice — sign petitions, donate to important causes, raise awareness — but also, create art!<\/p>\n

Write a poem to process the world.<\/p>\n

Switch off the news and switch on your laptop<\/strong> to review the final draft of your book.<\/p>\n

Pick up the paintbrush and splash red paint all over the canvas.<\/p>\n

This is how we help ourselves and help others in meaningful and tangible ways.<\/p>\n

This is how we cope and build resilience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the world may tell you creating is an act of frivolity, we would not survive without it.<\/p>\n

Humans need meaning, connection, and, dare I say it, a little magic to get through the days.<\/p>\n

We need these little glimmers to hold on to when the world is dark around us.<\/p>\n

Small acts of creation are<\/strong> the sparks which keep the soul alive.<\/p>\n

Creating when the world is in upheaval is an act of love for both yourself and those around you.<\/p>\n

It is time to remove the sting of stigma from the creative process and normalize prioritizing passion projects, elevate hobbies to the status of meaningful work, and begin a quiet revolution where the world recognizes how creativity nurtures, holds and heals the human soul.<\/p>\n

Poetry from the trenches shows<\/strong> us<\/strong> that no matter who we are or where we are, the need to express our feelings, fears and desires is deeply rooted in the human psyche.<\/p>\n

Creativity is alchemy.<\/p>\n

It is a magic as old as time, a superpower which humans have always had at their fingertips.<\/p>\n

It is time to embrace this and observe how<\/strong> we can add just a little bit of sparkle to our pocket of the world, offering a beacon to those who need it.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

About The Author<\/h2>\n

\"NicoleNicole Plumridge is a three-time published author whose debut novel became an Amazon bestseller.<\/p>\n

Her work has appeared in The Poetryhood and Half-Light Magazine.<\/p>\n

She is also a creativity and book coach who supports creatives in building creative practices and reconnecting with their inner magic.<\/p>\n

Connect with Nicole and book a discovery call if your creativity is calling you.<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/nicoleplumridgecoaching.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/authornicoleplumridge<\/a><\/p>\n

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicole-plumridge-39512368<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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