Kiki works two jobs, exhibiting an enterprising spirit.
Sometimes, we push ourselves too hard in pursuit of a dream.
Towards the end of the film, Kiki burns out.
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Not long after, Kiki loses the ability to communicate with her cat, Jiji.
Enter these worlds, and you might never want to leave.
She mopes about and struggles to eat.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
This is a deeply relatable phase for many creatives.
Sometimes, no matter what we do, the spark just isn’t there.
Ursula invites Kiki to come stay with her in her cabin in the woods.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Kiki listens to her friend, and it pays off.
She gives her mind time to rest, and soon enough, she is back on the broomstick.
Kiki reminds artists that we must pace ourselves.
Kiki’s changing relationship with her powers is also about self-doubt.
The more pressure she puts on herself, the harder it is for her to succeed.
