Our theater company started with five of us who trusted each other completely and now we second-guess every creative choice because we're afraid of hurting someone's feelings. The work is getting safer and smaller because we've stopped being willing to reject each other's ideas.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to preserve group harmony has created a creative environment where necessary artistic discrimination is avoided, resulting in compromised work.
“Where Are You with The examined creative life?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.