Love it! Prove somebody wrong today! That's going up on the fridge!
As for you not enjoying the limelight, I get it, but then I'm curious what part are you enjoying? Is it the feeling of creativity as you are creating quality content? Is it the feeling of helping others? Or is it just proving someone wrong? Perhaps a combination? I'm curious.
I want to lead a private life, pass unnoticed and whatnot, because I feel that humanity is mostly hostile to me, but at the same time I get ideas about things that can be done, things that need to be said, and then if I don't express them I feel that I am wasting the gift of my life and the gift of getting these ideas.
I do get a rush from creativity, too. Helping others is nice. I still get comments about an intro to steemit video I made 18 months ago. And, indeed, when someone is saying something stupid or engaging in dishonesty, I love proving them wrong or outing them. Also, I learn from opposition, debate, discord, disagreement, so I need that from time to time.
What about you? What motivates you to create?
To create is divine. I believe that is our main purpose. It's what makes me feel alive. It's how I contribute to the world. Whether it's a new recipe, a piece of art or music or simply a new way of looking at something, creativity is what drives us.
That being said, over the last decade of being a parent, I've let much of that drive collect dust and it's left me questioning myself, my self-worth, my purpose. Only recently, since life has slowed down a bit, have I realized this and just how important it is that I model creativity for my kids. It's part of proper self-care, like proper nutrition, hygiene and physical activity.
I agree. For example, I've only recently begun sharing original songs that I wrote 20 yrs ago because I don't want them going to my grave with me someday. Finally through Steemit, I have an avenue to share my creativity.