Sometimes I wonder, when writers publish their books, at the final edit before printing, do they truly feel that they have finished? Like, really finished?
For me, it's intriguing to ask myself this question about every song I create: Am I done with it? Interestingly, there is always a moment when I feel a song is perfect, just as it’s supposed to be. But as time goes by, I find myself returning to it, rewriting, or even rearranging it completely. In many ways, this process mirrors my personal growth. If I revisit a song years later, I might feel the need to rewrite it to better reflect my message.
Where does this leave me? It can certainly challenge my perfectionistic tendencies. However, it no longer "bothers" me when I want to change old songs, as I've discovered the joy in the process. Truthfully, being a songwriter brings me immense joy because in those moments of creativity, I feel limitless. A change in chords can transform a song, or adding a new line to the lyrics can shift its "hidden" meaning. I can alter the mood of a song in countless ways, and there are no boundaries. It feels magical, and reflecting on this process makes me wonder if I can apply this approach to other areas of life.
Personally, I've encountered many "crossroads" in my life where my choice at that moment could drastically change my path. Often, these choices seemed limited, like I could only go left or right. But is that truly the case? Or was I simply "blind" to other options? Like songwriting, where I never have just one or two options to alter a song's expression, why should I limit myself in other areas of life?
Perhaps we all have a tendency to impose unnecessary limitations on ourselves, more than we realize. Maybe there is "nothing to fear," as I’ve written in one of my songs (which I will publish next week, by the way): "When we have nothing, everything is open wide."
Anyway, I’m still "working" on "breaking free" from my own limitations. Maybe I'll write more about that in future posts. For now, I wish you a wonderful week, feeling empowered and limitless in your own creative journey.
With love,
Elanor
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