To view this newsletter in the browser, click here                 Issue #57       A newsletter from Creativegarh to help you live a life of passion, purpose and meaning.         You could be so much more if you did not have to do it to perfection.                     The pursuit of perfection kills creativity. And our dreams.           Perfectionism tells us again and again and louder with every passing minute that we are no good, and whatever we do will never be good enough. And when that happens, we stop allowing ourselves even to try anything different, anything outside of our comfort zone, anything that we have always wanted to do. Want to do stand-up comedy? Can't do, because I am not perfect. Want to play the guitar? Can't because I can't play like Eric Clapton. Want to be a dancer? Can't, because I can't move at all. (Everyone can move. Sure, maybe you can't move like Shakira!)           Also, when you aim for perfection, you finish projects only because it's time's up. And if there was never any deadline, you would never finish at all, because you would always be trying to make it better. Always trying to add that one more stroke, that one more sentence, that one more leaf in the tree.           Perfection is not about standards. It's a refusal to keep moving. It's the fear of making mistakes. It's the fear of judgement, especially your own. It's creating for an audience and not for yourself. It's an excuse, egotism, or pride. A creation is never finished, it keeps evolving. It just stops at an interesting point where you can't do anything more to it. That's when a series starts. A book stops writing itself. And when there's a longer story, a sequel is in the making.           Learn to let go. Learn to stop. Learn to allow yourself to fail. Learn to write first drafts. Learn to take smaller steps.           Imagine what you can do if perfection is not what you aim for. Don't follow perfection. Follow your dreams.                 The longest walk of your life is just two minutes.                     Yes, two minutes.           That's the time it takes to boot up the computer, pour the clay, preheat the oven, sit down to write, open the studio door, log in to check mails, pull out the paints, respond to bills and invoices, wear your shoes for the jog.           It's those two minutes when resistance and procrastination creeps in uninvited. That moment where the fine line between a lived and an unlived life is drawn. That instant when inspiration turns to desperation, when ego takes over the soul, when miracles are forgotten, and rationalization rears its ugly head.           And it's a split-second decision between a yes and a no. The inner child wants a yes, the inner demon wants a no.           Who would you like to win this battle? Today and every day?           Walk the walk that allows you to fly.                   This week, let's revisit     Kasauli March 2023                                 For a daily dose of Creativegarh and our retreats, follow us here:                         Experience a life full of purpose                     The purpose of my life is to create art for abundance and serenity that brings peace, fulfilment and joy to the world.   Arti Machama Kasauli, September 2022         My purpose is to create powerful narratives through visuals to enlighten the world to be more humane.   Sujoy Kar Tirthan Valley, December 2022         Our upcoming retreats                         Athoor Sold out 17th to 23rd September     Nestled amidst the serene Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, the picturesque village of Athoor will make for the perfect setting for relaxation, introspection and exploration.   More details         Andretta Registrations Open 3rd to 9th December     To reconnect to your inner child at a beautiful hillside retreat with 14+ soulful individuals will make this a life-transforming experience. See you at Andretta!   More details     Reignite conversation     Munnar Registrations Open 21st to 27th January     Sitting amidst lush landscapes and misty mountains, Munnar offers the perfect backdrop for a retreat focused on self-discovery, growth, and renewal of life purposes.   More details     Reignite conversation             creativegarh.com         You are receiving this newsletter because either you have interacted with us by filling an invite form or because you have asked us to put you on the database. If you would not like to receive any more newsletters from us, please click here to unsubscribe.