Perhaps we view the word “owe” differently, because by the sounds of it, you just want people to have empathy for other’s needs. In my view, sharing your self expression through art, and those who take the time to partake in that expression, are already engaged in a mutually positive experience together. When I used “owe,” I mean a position of entitlement. In the same way I cannot feel entitled to other’s attention, they should not be entitled to my expression. My expression is my freedom, and I will not sacrifice the small sliver of that I have.

Your point of doing well by others as you can is absolutely valid of course, and we all can be a part of that. Sharing emotions, stories, kind words, experiences, even a moment of time to listen. I suppose the only thing we likely differ on is how the word “owe” makes us feel. We’re all in this together, and I’d love if we all felt encouraged to spread positivity, without feeling awful because you feel what you do is not enough.