You’ve inspired me to explore new creative pursuits. I think varying creativity frees up our brain in myriad unseen ways and shows up to add to other projects.
We should all learn to be sensitive to others. Just one errant word might stifle the next Rembrandt or Monet. We should remember the impressionists we’re not accepted in their day and frowned on initially by the art community.
We could all learn from them to grow thicker skin as well. We must consider their lack of appreciation may be their limitation of discernment not necessarily our dearth of talent.
Brian, I think you're right--it's a two-way street. People need to be honest yet kind in responding to people's work and creators do need to develop a thicker skin (but it's not easy!).
Loved reading this, as I've been nurturing my creativity and working on incorporating some former passions into my present and future life. I was artistic in school but never had time for it with a demanding career. Now I am reinvigorated and enjoying life as a pastel artist, photographer and writer. Still trying to figure out how exactly to move forward with things, but hopefully will do so! Any ideas?
Hi Trish. That's fantastic! And I'm impressed at the variety of creative forms you're engaged in. If you're doing them for self-expression and enjoyment, it sounds like you're doing it just right. If you're hoping to get published or get your work shown in a gallery, then you might need to check into getting an agent or, in the case of writing, pursuing self-publishing. Good luck either way!
Oh, yes--the supposedly cool and uncool instruments. Wish we could have had the (hopefully) less sensitive attitude we develop later back in middle school.
I love this Meta!! We are made to be creative and find such joy in being creative. We certainly can be squelched though! I remember pulling an all-nighter to write a “masterpiece “ in freshman English only to have it analyzed on the overhead projector in an “unloving” manner. Needless to say I never worked hard in that class again. I did love playing my clarinet though and decided I was better at that than writing! Speaking of play dough, I renewed my love for the smell and feel of it when Ellie was visiting last week!
Oh, no--having your writing displayed on the overhead projector for all to see! I'm glad you had another creative outlet, though. And, yes to rediscovering play with your granddaughter. I'm (im)patiently waiting to have that experience someday! :)
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You’ve inspired me to explore new creative pursuits. I think varying creativity frees up our brain in myriad unseen ways and shows up to add to other projects.
We should all learn to be sensitive to others. Just one errant word might stifle the next Rembrandt or Monet. We should remember the impressionists we’re not accepted in their day and frowned on initially by the art community.
We could all learn from them to grow thicker skin as well. We must consider their lack of appreciation may be their limitation of discernment not necessarily our dearth of talent.
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Brian, I think you're right--it's a two-way street. People need to be honest yet kind in responding to people's work and creators do need to develop a thicker skin (but it's not easy!).
Loved reading this, as I've been nurturing my creativity and working on incorporating some former passions into my present and future life. I was artistic in school but never had time for it with a demanding career. Now I am reinvigorated and enjoying life as a pastel artist, photographer and writer. Still trying to figure out how exactly to move forward with things, but hopefully will do so! Any ideas?
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Hi Trish. That's fantastic! And I'm impressed at the variety of creative forms you're engaged in. If you're doing them for self-expression and enjoyment, it sounds like you're doing it just right. If you're hoping to get published or get your work shown in a gallery, then you might need to check into getting an agent or, in the case of writing, pursuing self-publishing. Good luck either way!
I wish I had never given up playing the flute. I enjoyed it so much but thought it was “uncool” once I hit middle school.
Oh, yes--the supposedly cool and uncool instruments. Wish we could have had the (hopefully) less sensitive attitude we develop later back in middle school.
I love this Meta!! We are made to be creative and find such joy in being creative. We certainly can be squelched though! I remember pulling an all-nighter to write a “masterpiece “ in freshman English only to have it analyzed on the overhead projector in an “unloving” manner. Needless to say I never worked hard in that class again. I did love playing my clarinet though and decided I was better at that than writing! Speaking of play dough, I renewed my love for the smell and feel of it when Ellie was visiting last week!
Oh, no--having your writing displayed on the overhead projector for all to see! I'm glad you had another creative outlet, though. And, yes to rediscovering play with your granddaughter. I'm (im)patiently waiting to have that experience someday! :)