Things to Make You go Mmmm…

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NFTs and Hoarding

There’s a current craze in the crypto world for NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) that has spilled over to the mainstream.

A lot of people think these are a new thing.

Believe it or not, they’ve been around for a few years now.

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Travelling and Stimming

I’ve not really travelled that much in my life.

I’ve been to a few countries for holidays and was lucky enough to DJ in a few too.

I travelled to Germany once to DJ in the oldest Techno club in the country and was supported by Stimming playing live.

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Fear

There’s always an element of fear before starting any creative pursuit.

I’ve talked about how scared I get before writing but it’s not just that.

Making music is also a scary thing to do.

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Non-Attachment

I hate to talk about things that can be deemed a bit woo-woo or hippy-ish.

I’m not that kind of person really but today I meditated and it’s not for the first time.

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Utter Drivel

I have no idea what to talk about today.

There really is nothing in my brain at all.

I thought after a good night’s sleep I’d be bursting with ideas for things to talk about but nope.

Nothing. Nada. Zip.

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The Dip

This week I’m just coming out of the dip

The dip is what we go through as a creative person to get to the good stuff

It’s the times when everything seems too difficult

You just feel like giving up

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Rejection Proof

Rejection is a funny thing

We make every attempt possible to avoid it because it makes us feel terrible

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Writing Is Hard

Writing is bloody hard.

Every time I think about it, I get a feeling of utter dread welling up inside of me.

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