Lotus of Control by Kate Summers

Lotus of Control by Kate Summers

The Complexities of Creating Amid Destruction

On grappling with creativity in a world that is unraveling.

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Kate Summers
Oct 31, 2025
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You may have noticed that things here at Lotus of Control have been quieter over the past few months. I’ve been posting less and have spent a lot of time judging myself for my inability to be creative or write more than a paragraph (famously, judgment is super helpful in getting things done).

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