Have you read The Oatmeal’s post about breathing and creativity? In short, he compares creating to breathing. We need dedicated periods of off time and on time (breathing in and out). I really identify with this comparison. I was happy another creative had put words to my feelings, but I didn’t take the time to evaluate my current projects and where my time was going. My initial dumping of client work wasn’t because of that piece. Honestly, the plate-clearing was a bit of a tantrum. I’m not particularly dramatic, but sometimes it just feels right. (Have you ever flipped a Monopoly board covered in hotels? So right.) Once I had that space, I realized I hadn't been alternating breathing in and out, but holding my breath.