Creativity Cauldron

 Ahoy folks, Chris here. You look great today! Are you trying anything new, or do you always look that dapper?

Today I'll begin with a little bit about me:
My name is Chris Swiney, but I chose Chris Kobold as a pen name for my early writing career and it stuck. I'm 21 years old, 6'6" tall, and I've struggled with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for as long as I can remember (among other things). I tested well in school, but almost failed out of high school for never doing homework. I dropped out of community college because it wasn't rewarding or promising enough to justify me staying.

ADHD, as I've come to understand it, affects the reward pathways of the brain--thereby making a person more impulsive and less careful/calculating. Procrastination is a huge ill effect of ADHD, which makes me seem super lazy to people who don't get it. That really sucks, because there are lots of things I want to do in this life of mine. 

Because of my mental condition, creating the things I want to create is a lot more difficult than I feel it should be. This is the case for innumerable artists of all creeds out there, I'm sure. 

All this to say, I suppose, that no great artist ever became so without obstacles they had to overcome. If Beethoven was deaf and still made masterpieces of music, I can surely focus enough to make my own masterpieces.

You will too. 

That's it for now, my brothers and sisters of this coven. I'd love to hear any stories you're willing to share regarding artistry, mental health, motivation, etc. as well as any encouragement you may have to offer. Thanks for hearing me out <3

Stay excellent, and happy Spring!
-Chris Kobold