Ever felt totally disconnected, even though you’re doing what you love?
Here’s something most people miss:
Creativity pulls you outward.
Think about it:
When you paint, write, build, or plan, your mind is busy shaping something new.
That’s amazing, but it’s an outward flow of energy.
And intimacy?
That’s the exact opposite.
Intimacy pulls you inward.
It’s about quietly connecting with someone (or yourself) in a deep, peaceful way.
The Jewish idea of Shabbat captures this perfectly:
During the week, we create, build, and do.
On Shabbat, we stop creating, completely.
Why?
Because constant creativity blocks true intimacy with G-d.
It keeps you busy instead of allowing you to deeply connect.
Ever wonder why you feel lonely even after a productive day?
Maybe you’ve been creating so much, you’ve forgotten how to just be.
Here’s something simple you can try:
1. Pause your creative tasks once a week.
Just pick one day (it doesn’t even need to be religious).
2. Focus on quiet connection:
Take a walk without goals.
Have a conversation without fixing anything.
Just sit quietly with yourself for a bit.
Notice how differently you feel when you’re not busy creating.
Remember:
Intimacy isn’t built by doing more, it’s discovered by doing less.
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.