"It's a total mindset shift. I had this “aha” moment when I realized I was approaching writing and photography before through the lens of criticism and that doing that made me feel blocked and stressed. In this class, it's about my authentic expression. As long as it’s authentic, even if it’s not perfect, it makes it easier for me to be okay with it and to put my work out in the world. It has been mind-opening for me to be able to see something of value in everything I create, looking from the lens of positivity: 'What do I like? What am I enjoying?' The positive lens made it easier to keep creating and opened up my creative floodgates.”