I Turned Joy Into Another Job: When Creativity Starts Feeling Like an Obligation

The Courage To Be · Oct 22, 2026 · 7m

Have you ever turned something you love into another thing you feel you have to accomplish? What happens when creativity starts feeling like an obligation?

I never imagined I'd be creating music, especially since I don't sing or play an instrument. But experimenting with AI opened up a completely unexpected way for me to express myself.

I even created my own singer, Mila Lua.

What began as curiosity and play eventually brought up some familiar questions about perfectionism, productivity, and why I sometimes feel the need to turn everything I enjoy into something more.

This is a personal…