Periagoge
Scenario

When self-criticism blocks artistic growth

Every time I finish a painting I immediately see everything wrong with it and want to start over but my teacher says this is the point.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The inability to find beauty in their own flawed creations reflects a deeper rejection of their authentic expression.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Japanese aesthetics — wabi-sabi mono no aware yugen?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.