Whenever I decide to ditch social media - and, as we know, there are many excellent reasons to do so - I stumble across some little nugget of wisdom or delight that I wouldn't otherwise have known/seen/heard. Which is how I found the words below, on Facebook then through the comments to Instagram, to Aime McNee @inspiredtowrite. And now I'm sharing them with you.
Artists are not like athletes. We cannot win gold. We cannot 'beat' other creatives. We cannot come first. Sport is objective. Our craft is subjective. Creating to 'Be the Best' is a waste of energy. Instead, create to connect to the people who need you. Because they're out there. Create in your way, because there is no right way. Take the pressure off, and focus on your unique brand of magic.
4 comments:
Thank you. So well said.
I love this 'little nugget of wisdom!' Thank you Joan.
That is so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you, Joan - so good to remember that!
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