Recently, I experienced a total emotional crash as a result of a major bacterial illness and a depletion of my serotonin levels thanks to the stress and meds. In the aftermath, I felt very low, and although I was taking supplements to rebuild my serotonin levels and heal my body, my motivation and spirit felt broken. In this story however, it's about rebuilding one's motivations and mind through the act of creation. Here, we explore how I was reminded that effort and perseverance of any form can reconstitute one's mind and spirit in powerful ways.