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Scenario

Why originality anxiety paralyzes creative work

I have been working on this series for two years and yesterday someone said it reminded them of another artist I have never heard of and now I feel like nothing I make is original

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impossible standard of pure originality ignores that all creation emerges from influence and dialogue.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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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.

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