Being high has long been associated with being more creative. Perhaps it’s true for some people. Whether by placebo (simply believing it may make it true) or by chemical alteration (the brain does operate differently when high), some artists may feel they make better art when altered.

Others do not. Sometimes artists listen to a recording of the music they played while high and what felt like connection and improv while high, turns out to suck when heard sober.

There is no doubt that substances alter reality, and this connects to creativity. But the myth that someone can get hammered, pass out, and wake up with a hit dismisses the talent and hard work that art necessitates.

You don’t have to speculate the true source of creativity or dismiss the connection of altered states to it. But art takes talent, and talent is enhanced by skills. So, if you are into creating… get to work on your skills. This t-break is a good time to do it. (Like we established in Day 1: stay busy)

Challenge: Be creative right now. Doodle, color, write lyrics, anything…