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When Freud Meets AI's avatar

Dear Baird, what a beautiful way to reflect on the need for a pause! I am certain that a field left fallow will soon become fertile ground, ready for new growth.

What ancient wisdom that was easily forgotten: by leaving things untouched for a while, we actually encourage change. Thank you for sharing this, Marc.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Thanks for reading and commenting Marc!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Thank you Baird for sharing this link with me. Your post really resonated as I am looking at creating less for a time so I can replenish my energies and inspiration. Fallow time is good for all of us.

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Hans Jorgensen's avatar

Being receptive is a gorgeous part of being human. I agree that we often have forgotten the benefits of fallow time. Thank you!

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Thanks for sharing that perspective Hans!

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Michelle Scorziello's avatar

Beautiful. And exactly what I needed to hear. I've been berating myself for my output recently. Today I am going to curl up with a book and input lots rather than output! Thank you.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

So glad my little sermon served its purpose Michelle! Self-criticism only further chokes off the creative flow. It makes me happy to envision you feeding and refueling that marvelous writing engine of yours!

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Happy New Week Baird

We forget that sometimes, creativity and energy need time to recharge—like letting a field lie fallow so it can become fertile again. We don’t always have to be in control, and taking a pause isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of wisdom.

Thank you for sharing Baird.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Thanks as always for reading and commenting Neela!

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Michael's avatar

Very, very wise advice Baird. I'd do well to follow it.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Oh, I bet you do Michael, at least sometimes!

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Julie Benezet's avatar

Beautiful! Thank you.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Thanks Julie! Glad you liked it!

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