It’s about showing up so often that the act itself becomes unremarkable. Like breathing. Like walking. You stop waiting for inspiration to strike, and you start building a life where inspiration knows where to find you.
Just show up. Leave your phone in the other room. Make something terrible. Then make something slightly less terrible. jsdeacon
Here’s a blog post written in the style of “jsdeacon” — thoughtful, reflective, and slightly poetic, often touching on creativity, life, and process. The Slow Work of Showing Up It’s about showing up so often that the
Every small, imperfect effort is a stone in the foundation. And one day — not with a bang, but with a quiet click — something will line up. Not because of luck. Because you were there. Because you kept the seat warm for the work. You stop waiting for inspiration to strike, and
Some days it will feel like nothing is happening. You’ll write three paragraphs and delete two. You’ll sketch something that looks like a potato with feelings. You’ll close the laptop and wonder why you bothered.
That’s the path. Not flashy. Not fast. But true.
— jsdeacon