The Philosopher’s Way: On Creativity, Catharsis, and the Drama of Ancient Greece
Like many creatives, I like to spend the first twelve weeks of the year returning to The Artist’s Way and incorporating old writing practices into my daily habits. Re-reading the text, I was compelled to visit an exciting new art exhibit that requires travel planning. Therefore, I began to look around online to see if I could find a virtual method of delving into the artist’s date while I waited to plan my trip.
In this search for inspiration, I came across the new Netflix film Good Grief. The movie, directed by and featuring Dan Levy, was released in the past two weeks. Levy plays the role of an illustrator trying to recover from the sudden death of his writer husband, with the support of his two close friends. The film’s title suggests it deals with grief and tragedy, but it also provides artistic inspiration and motivation through exhibitions and travel.
Even as a deeply emotional drama, I noticed how well the film combined comedy and tragedy, reminiscent of the pillars of Greek theater. Like the protagonist of a Greek…
