I love this for so many reasons, and you’re probably on your end of the computer surprised people are even taking notice and appreciating. I can relate. I, too, love to doodle in Sharpie markers. I, too, ride the same creative struggle waves, criticize myself, procrastinate, break my routine, etc. But, I, too, know the value of making time for creative play every day and treating ourselves compassionately on (all the many) days when things don’t get finished, the creative thing comes out looking or sounding like crap (to us), etc. Thank you for sharing this! I’m smiling now, ironically, during a time when I’ve been feeling so unproductive, self-critical, and behind in life (compared to everyone else). I’m saving this to reference later when I need the reminder (and I promise I will need it).