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The Quiet Joy of Finishing a Tedious Mosaic | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the unexpected therapeutic power of finishing tedious creative projects, using her personal journey with a small, intricate tabletop mosaic as a central metaphor. This conversation is designed for artists, writers, filmmakers, and anyone who struggles with the 'middle' phase of creation—the long, dull, and frustrating period where initial excitement fades but the final result is not yet visible. Caoimhe challenges the modern hustle culture obsession with beginnings and viral moments, arguing instead that true creativity lives…
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