Stop Asking for Permission
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When we speak of permission, it inherently implies the existence of an authority - a figure, system, or rule that has the power to permit or deny. In many contexts, this notion is necessary. An army has little chance of succeeding without some chain of command. However, when it comes to one's personal agency and creative expression, the seeking permission is a barrier to the free flow of ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship - the very things that build civilization.
By its very nature, creativity is unrestricted and boundary-less. It thrives in environments that encourage spontaneity and exploration, where the fear of crossing lines or breaking rules is absent. However, if you find yourself constantly asking for permission, you unintentionally erect mental barriers that hinder the birth of novel thoughts and actions.
Asking permission from an authority unrelated to your creative pursuit is an affront to your agency. It can subtly suggest that you don't have the right, capability, or knowledge to make decisions about your own work, thereby undermining your autonomy.
Yet, this is not to advocate for reckless abandon or uncontrolled chaos. There's a balance to be struck. Knowing when to ask for guidance and when to trust your own judgment is a critical part of maturation, growth and development. However, the seed of any creative process must be allowed to germinate in the fertile ground of personal agency, unhampered by external dictates.
The magic of creativity truly manifests when you free yourself from the shackles of constant permission-seeking. When you ungate your mind, you invite a broader spectrum of ideas, enabling the birth of concepts that may have otherwise been deemed unattainable or unconventional. Unshackle yourself from the need for permission so that you can be creative and free.
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