I have the same feelings, looking at the right pic. Bird babies making me nervous lols...

We have learned some very bad ways of living in the past: 401Ks, pensions, salaries, mortgages, "stable jobs", etc. All of these things are actually bad for our creative minds.

Well said. Completely agree with that

right now I have carpal tunnel in my left arm, and despite this I am still writing. It has affected my entire arm, and I will be taking some time off the computer soon to let it heal.

take your time off and get well soon!