THIS WEEK, FOR YOU [2]
Heyy you! Welcome to another week of The Weekly Serve. Here you will find fresh music, maybe something to read or watch and items i’ve been loving in general. Hopefully this will inspire you or maybe you find something you didn’t know.
THE SEVEN—THE PLAYLIST
Seven songs, seven days.
K! These songs have been my saving grace. I put my phone on moon mode, hit play, and suddenly I’m locked in. Whether I’m driving, writing, or just dreaming up new ideas, music has a way of elevating my imagination (I’m just the same happens to you) and keeping my creativity and consistency.
“THE ONLY ADVICE I WOULD GIVE, WOULD BE NOT TO LISTEN TO ANYONE AND TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND TO MAKE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE. WHATEVER IT IS. YOU BE THE AUDIENCE AND MAKE THE THING FOR YOU AND IT DOESN’T REALLY MATTER IF YOU HAVE TO GET A JOB TO SUPPORT YOU ART. THAT’S FINE. BUT I DON’T THINK YOU CAN MAKE ART WITH SOMEONE ELSE IN MIND” - Rick Rubin
The other day, I found myself doubting a creative decision I had made. That doubt came not from the quality of the work itself—I was actually really proud of the result—but from the fear of expressing myself in a new way…
I started thinking too much about how others might perceive it, which, honestly, frustrates me even to admit. I know that perception is out of my control, and still, my mind went there. As I was reflecting and asking myself questions, I came across a video I had saved of Rick Rubin. It was the reminder I didn’t know I needed—a much-needed self-check.
At work, I’m so used to creating with other people in mind that when it comes to my art, my mind gets a bit foggy. I’m still figuring out how to find the balance and separate the intention behind each form of creative expression.
I’m incredibly lucky that I get to live off my creativity, do what I love, and be surrounded by inspiring environments and people. But over the past three years, I’ve mostly had my marketing hat on. I’m often thinking about strategy, and what will serve the audience best. So, yes, I wrestle with what Rick Rubin says.
But again, just thinking out loud here: this is the conclusion I’m landing on! A little reminder for myself and maybe for you too.
Creating for yourself doesn't mean you're ignoring others, it means you're starting from a place of honesty. You serve through authenticity. People can feel when art is made from the soul. And often, what speaks to you ends up speaking to others too, because human experiences are more connected than we think.
So maybe the balance is this:
Create from your truth, and let it be of service to whoever needs it.
You're not responsible for how many people it reaches—only for how true it is. And that’s still service, just from the inside out.
WATCHING
I’ve been slowly revisiting old movies on the weekends. Truth be told, I don’t really watch TV or films the way I used to when I was younger—I’m a YouTube girl now all the way. But I’ve been intentionally diving back into cinema, searching for styling inspiration in film.
This past week, I watched Ocean’s Eleven and me babeé con los colores and scenes were everything. This scene reignited my obsession and added even more fuel to my desire to buy a car I’ve been eyeing for years now.
LOVING
Writing has been helping me stay grounded… so I’ll leave you with a little prompt, hoping it sparks something for you too. Write it down in your notebook/journal/napkin whatever you have works
What’s one thing in your life that feels simple, and one thing that feels complex—and why?
gracias por leer,
Karol
