Season 1 | Episode 2

In this week’s show, I offer an antidote to the archetype of destructive obsession we’ve come to associate with genius, arguing the work of mundane tasks and the humility of taking great care as essential components of any creative life.

Mentioned in the episode:

Money Witch

Sarah Faith Gottesdiener / Moonbeaming

Beth Pickens: books / podcast

Elizabeth Gilbert's TED talk on genius

R I T E S is a podcast from composer, musician, and writer, Paris Hurley. In these weekly episodes, she shares personal essays about creative practice, art-making, and motherhood. Paid subscribers also receive her sonic prayers—a new piece of music released monthly just to this community. For more of Paris' work, you can hear OBJECT AS SUBJECT wherever you listen to your music or sign up for her weekly newsletter, where she shares additional writing and updates on all of her projects.

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