I can't wait to read your book. Your essays are very calming. In a world full of texts meant to excite, provoke, and outrage, your essays work like a soothing balm. Thanks for writing.
"Then there’s the question of consistency: what to choose—the discipline of routine or the romanticism of inspiration? I used to belong to the second camp. A few years ago, if I accidentally wrote something good, I would stop writing for months. The idea that you’ve created something decent in this chaotic world is oddly terrifying. But eventually, I realised that, too, is a kind of indulgent romanticism. If you want to create more, you have to forget that idea of purity of emotions. You show up, stick to a schedule, and take what the day gives you. Good, bad, mediocre, masterpiece—they're all part of the same protocol. It’s like casting a net into the sea: whatever turns up, turns up."
I quote “There’s also the deeper, more stubborn question: why create anything at all? What can be the motivation to create? This past year was chaos, in both good and bad ways. The world we live in has a talent for breaking illusions. You realise the artists you once admired aren’t that remarkable. The music you used to love starts sounding repetitive. The intellectuals turn out to be petty people with big vocabularies and ikea furniture.
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What does it even mean to search for beauty through creation when the world is collapsing? How do you motivate yourself to sit down and do creative work when every part of you is asking—for what?”
I request you to read this book, link given in hyperlink of this post, in full to understand that a big challenge is awaiting for creators of the world to work together to bring the world out of the mess.
itney saare sach ek saath likhne ki kya zaroorat thi, Anurag minus Verma?!
Hahah. Manuscript submission ke baad ke void wale phase ke messy thoughts hai :))
I can't wait to read your book. Your essays are very calming. In a world full of texts meant to excite, provoke, and outrage, your essays work like a soothing balm. Thanks for writing.
Thanks for always encouraging, Rishija.
"Then there’s the question of consistency: what to choose—the discipline of routine or the romanticism of inspiration? I used to belong to the second camp. A few years ago, if I accidentally wrote something good, I would stop writing for months. The idea that you’ve created something decent in this chaotic world is oddly terrifying. But eventually, I realised that, too, is a kind of indulgent romanticism. If you want to create more, you have to forget that idea of purity of emotions. You show up, stick to a schedule, and take what the day gives you. Good, bad, mediocre, masterpiece—they're all part of the same protocol. It’s like casting a net into the sea: whatever turns up, turns up."
That's a tough one to digest.
Read the whole post. Felt this version of yours.
Sirji aap itna mast hi na
Like that cool bhaiya jo mast movie suggestions dete hain aur mast travel stories batate hain
But always a pleasure reading what yiu have to say
Thank you Aditya bhai🤝
such an honest writing! read an honest reflection after a long long time. Thanks! Keep writing. Looking forward to buy your book soon :)
Thank you so much, Nishita 🙌
I quote “There’s also the deeper, more stubborn question: why create anything at all? What can be the motivation to create? This past year was chaos, in both good and bad ways. The world we live in has a talent for breaking illusions. You realise the artists you once admired aren’t that remarkable. The music you used to love starts sounding repetitive. The intellectuals turn out to be petty people with big vocabularies and ikea furniture.
…
What does it even mean to search for beauty through creation when the world is collapsing? How do you motivate yourself to sit down and do creative work when every part of you is asking—for what?”
I request you to read this book, link given in hyperlink of this post, in full to understand that a big challenge is awaiting for creators of the world to work together to bring the world out of the mess.
https://open.substack.com/pub/joshuto/p/the-greatest-challange-the-golden?r=1gxdhi&utm_medium=ios
Congratulations a lot, Anurag bhai :) Can't wait to get the book and get it signed by you.
Thank you, Nikhil.
I thought this manuscript was about loserism, GTA 6 will launch before we get to read about loserism 😂
iss saal to aajaayegi. fingers crossed!
Beautiful. Soulful.
Thank you, Sanjay.
Read the whole post. Felt this version of yours.
In a collapsing world, creation is just a way to make personal sense of the chaos. - AMV
Also mosquito's hovering around while I read this substack. Always a pleasure to read your substack. Looking forward to read your book. ✊
Haha. Thanks Shubham 🤝
Congratulations! The book-writing account is both inspiring and intimidating.
Thank you, Rohan🙌
Bravo! Look forward to reading it.
Thank you, Miriam 🙌
Waah! Kitni pyari writing hai, jalan ho rahi hai!
Hum kashmakash e lauh o qalam karte rahenge
Jo dil pe guzarti hai raqam karte rahenge
Thank you so much, Mehdi 🫶
This felt like a heartfelt piece of writing, Anurag. It hit so many spots so perfectly. Thanks for writing.
Also, eagerly waiting for your book. Cannot wait to read it. Good luck!
Thank you so much, Disha✨