The Art of Creative Practice

The Art of Creative Practice

Taming Aversion

How to Work with the Mind When It Pushes Back

Allan Johnson's avatar
Allan Johnson
Oct 23, 2025
∙ Paid
a man sitting on a surfboard in the middle of the ocean
Photo by Kenny Kartman on Unsplash

There’s a moment, familiar to anyone who has tried to live deliberately, when the mind simply says no. One minute, we’re aligned with our highest intentions, the next, we’re scrolling, tidying, grazing. That small, invisible shift — from presence to avoidance — is the terrain I’ve been exploring lately. Not because I’ve…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Art of Creative Practice to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Allan Johnson · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture