As artists we are called to dig deep within our souls to create things that inspire change in others as well as ourselves. That’s not an easy task. Ask any professional artist: painters, sculptors, dancers, musicians, actors, writers. We’re all alike. You know, sometimes I think about how much easier it would be to be doing something where I don’t have to use my creative mind, but I know that I would be miserable without my art. I have to remind myself of that daily because there are many moments when I question whether it’s worth it or not.
I’m going through a really rough time with this show. I’m struggling to believe that I am enough. My mind is consumed by this project, and yes I know that’s probably a good thing, but there are times I wish I could think about something else, that I could be free of tension. Creating is hardly ever stress free. It’s interesting to me that usually when I find creating stress free is when I am doing it just for fun; just for me. I guess that shows that I am a little worried about putting this in the public’s eye, especially when things seem to always go wrong at the last minute.
So here are the things I am trying to remind myself of daily:
You’ve got to get in there and DO.
Limits are a secret blessing and bounty can be a curse.
No deprivation no inspiration.
Whom the gods wish to destroy they give unlimited resources.
Venturing out of your comfort zone may be dangerous, yet you do it anyway because our ability to grow is directly proportional to an ability to entertain the uncomfortable.
Taken from Twyla Tharp's THE CREATIVE HABIT
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