In creating, one of the richest moments is the unknown. It doesn’t always feel that way. Especially when you’re green, this phase can confuse, annoy, or terrify.
You’re set to make something. Tools laid out. Fresh coffee brewed. Energy surges. Ready to roll, right?
Nope. You’re like a fairy-tale knight, geared for battle, but the dragon’s gone. A wasteland stretches wide. Wind chases tumbleweeds. Your fire, dreams of glory, shiny new weapons—all useless.
So you sit, a fool, wondering what’s next. Go back? Shameful and dumb. Why all the prep? Stay and wait? You’ll die here, if not from hunger, then from boredom.
In the stew of uncertainty, your pride, your narcissism, your sense of control simmer down. Ha! The dragon’s your Teacher! You must learn the limits of your power, for not everything bends to your will.
Especially when it’s about the Other—ethereal, beyond. Saying “I’m the creator” is, at best, naive; at worst, reckless. So the lesson comes: “Oh, really? Create then.”
And suddenly, you see you can’t make anything new alone. Before, those “Wow” ideas came “from somewhere.” You claimed them eagerly: “Eureka! I made this!”
But now your mouth’s open, starving, and no food falls from the sky. Your gut growls, and worry creeps in: “What if the source is dry?”You can’t do a thing. That’s how humility dawns.
At last, you get it: you’re a co-creator at best. A junior partner. An apprentice. Above you always was, is, and will be Someone. He teaches, supports, guides—patiently, wisely, quietly.
And then a new chapter starts. You consciously try to connect with the Unseen. Slowly, you let go of safety, power, control. In return, you find authenticity, spontaneity, drive, meaning, freedom.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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