I overheard a conversation with an adult family member yesterday. He was lamenting the sad reality of a creative’s existence. You’ve probably heard it before:
“They’re starving, and all artists starve.”
Funny how those who complain about the creative’s plight, often are big admirers of art (life, parenting, music, painting, cinema, etc.). So what gives? Is it really about starving and doing without? Is it really a dance with insanity to do what only seems to make sense to you?
As someone who tried to close and lock the door to my creative wiring, the wiring never goes away. I finally accepted it and learned to celebrate it. That was a crucial awakening.
For those who say retirement, promotions and prestige are the keys to a fulfilling life, that game is already been called.
Here are my 5 reasons to be creative:
- The age of the doer is over. Just like many types of change, an age ends before the mass knows and feels it.
- You were created to be creative. Not everyone will be a Miles Davis or Daniel Day-Lewis, but everyone has it in them if they are courageous enough to act on it.
- Our collective wellbeing is calling out for this-desperately.
- The status quo won’t seem so appealing.
- Living over the sun will make a lot more sense.
What are some of your reasons for being creative?