You know those moments when you’re trying to be creative, but everything just seems to go wrong? Your drawing looks like a kindergartener’s mess, your writing is riddled with typos, or your DIY project turns into a hot glue gun disaster.
I call those moments ‘boneheads.’ It’s when our brains and hands seem to disconnect, and all we can do is laugh at our own ineptitude.
## The Beauty of Boneheads
But here’s the thing: boneheads can be incredibly liberating. When we’re not afraid to make mistakes, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and learning opportunities.
Think about it: every great artist, writer, or inventor has had their fair share of boneheads. It’s how we respond to those moments that matters. Do we get frustrated and give up, or do we laugh, learn, and move forward?
## Embracing Imperfection
I love the idea that our boneheads can be a form of creative freedom. When we’re not striving for perfection, we can focus on the process, not the product. We can experiment, take risks, and see where our imagination takes us.
So, the next time you’re working on a project and it’s just not going as planned, remember that it’s okay to be a bonehead. Laugh at yourself, learn from your mistakes, and keep creating.
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*Check out this hilarious example of boneheads in action: [Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/dndai/comments/1mz8toy/boneheads/)*