I recently heard a songwriter speak of a list of song ideas he had been adding to for 17 years. The notebook it lived in was stolen along with a computer. Of the two, of course the list was priceless and irreplaceable. How devastating to lose a record of one’s creative journey like that, maybe even a record of who one has been over time. It inspired me to think about lists as art unto themselves. And it’s why i found your post! Thank you for your beautiful perspective.
I was just thinking about this the other day, and you have expressed what I was feeling so well!
I’m a chronic list maker who lumps pleasureful, leisurely pursuits in with daily chores and taxes to make one hardly achievable to-do list every morning. Then, when the chores are done and it’s time to tackle the enjoyable items before the day is done (calling my grandma, watching a show, mapping out a story), I find myself feeling so detached, rushing through the moment so I can tick it off the list!
I recently heard a songwriter speak of a list of song ideas he had been adding to for 17 years. The notebook it lived in was stolen along with a computer. Of the two, of course the list was priceless and irreplaceable. How devastating to lose a record of one’s creative journey like that, maybe even a record of who one has been over time. It inspired me to think about lists as art unto themselves. And it’s why i found your post! Thank you for your beautiful perspective.
Beautifully said. I love this. Thank you x
Such an interesting perspective! Thank you for sharing💕
I was just thinking about this the other day, and you have expressed what I was feeling so well!
I’m a chronic list maker who lumps pleasureful, leisurely pursuits in with daily chores and taxes to make one hardly achievable to-do list every morning. Then, when the chores are done and it’s time to tackle the enjoyable items before the day is done (calling my grandma, watching a show, mapping out a story), I find myself feeling so detached, rushing through the moment so I can tick it off the list!
Thank you for sharing this piece :)
Brings me so much comfort to hear this. Thank you for reading and reflecting <3
Oh my gosh from one list maker to another, I love that you’re talking about lists as art!!