Phantasies

Sigmund Freud is very explicit in his interpretation of the creative process.

Freud says that all creative works stem from the yearning to reclaim the idyllic joy and comfort and security that most of us experienced as children. For instance, he says that all creativity starts with an experience. This experience reminds us, subconsciously, of a similar experience had as a child. This reminder makes us long for the feeling produced by the experience, and so we create art that seeks to satisfy this latent, precognitive urge.

He also says that daydreaming is a "continuation of and substitute for the play of childhood."

I's got some beef here.

I dabble in the arts from time to time. When I write lyrics to a song, it is usually in response to a feeling I have just felt, not one I felt 18 years ago. When I write a catchy musical hook or chord progression, it is usually a response to outside musical stimuli, mixed with my own interpretation, mixed with spontaneous riffing. I'm pretty sure the feeling of a fresh diaper didn't inspire that bluesy walking bass line.

Again, Freud was all about the backbrain, hypocognition and whathaveyou, so I may very well be blowing smoke up my own ass, but I am curious to see what you guys think. Do these acts stem from childhood experiences? Am I seeking some type of puerile respite in my creativity? What about Aditi's doodling theory? Do mindless illustrations offer us a glimpse at our unspoken, unthought yens?