Creative work is best done for the sake of itself. It should still be seen as work, however, in that we show up every day and put in the time and effort required to create. Like all worthwhile things in life, creativity rewards discipline. If we are to live as creative beings, the creative process … Continue reading Creative Work
We do not always have the time to do the things we want to do. What we must do should take precedence. While those things we must do make our lives possible. Those things we want to do make our lives worth living. We have to find a balance between these. We have to find … Continue reading Time For Our Wants
When things are going very well, we must remind ourselves that this can and will change. We do this not to be sullen or morose, but so that we may enjoy our good fortune for what it is. It is temporary. No one is guaranteed all good days. Nor is everyone guaranteed all bad. Things … Continue reading Preparing For Impermanence
It is okay to enjoy something purely for the sake of itself. There is a lot in this life that we must do. There is a lot that requires us to be practical, efficient, frugal, prudent, and disciplined. Not everything we do has to have some underlying reason, purpose, or motive, however. Some things we … Continue reading For Joy
Consistency will carry us through when enthusiasm lets us down. At some point, no matter what path we are on, we will eventually find ourselves tired, frustrated, and disheartened. This will happen with personal projects, educational pursuits, professional aspirations, and relationships. Regardless of how enthusiastic, motivated, or driven we once were, at some point, we … Continue reading Action Over Enthusiasm
