Today, out of nowhere, this thought came to me:
What if Martin Luther King or Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela became an Art Teacher because they really, really believed Art was important?
Would they have quit, or laid down when times got tough? Would they have let the system beat them silly and carry the stress on their shoulders? Or would they have stayed focused, clear to their mission? Would they have risen above the stress and the system--and fight for what they believe in? Would they have lost some battles and won some? Would they have not let those failures kill them--but rather teach them and fuel them?
This thought really came to me....and I wondered where did my integrity go? Why did I let my own mission become hazy and scattered? Why have I backed down--just because things haven't been to my liking.... haven't been what I expected them to be?
This Creativity Art Thing--that's always been my mission in life. It's always been something I believe firmly in...something I have worked for for years--something I love to share.
Art is really important.
How did I forget that?
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I think that this post inspired me more than the state of the union!
Wow....thank you for thinking this thought. You are totally right - if art is your passion, why not treat it and behave and act as if it is as important as, let's say feeding all the children of the world.
I'm going to have to remember this post on those down days.
Thank you!
pia
Unfortunately, a large segment of our culture does not value art in the way it values other disciplines so it will always be a struggle to follow this path... BUT, it is SO worth the struggle! You do amazing things when you guide others in creativity (I know, I've experienced it!).
I'm so glad you had this epiphany, but don't be tough on yourself for forgetting, it's only natural to bend when faced with so much apathy towards art.
Stay strong, chica! The world needs more creative spirits like you!!
xo
Hey, Mama. You seem pretty unhappy and conflicted lately. I just wanted to say Hi and I hope everything is all right.
what an inspiring thought! Art IS important- without Art and creativity, our society would be a dismal, non-innovative and stagnant place.
Art is what drives a society to change and evolve. :) A pretty important role i would say!
Connie, I dont believe you have ever lost sight of ART being important. It runs thru your veins. When I think of you, I think ARTIST. Your love of creating cant be measured. You ARE passionate about art. Ask anyone! xoxoxo
Yes it is! I am glad you are able to state it to the world too. You are important too. I love the photo you used here. It's better than going to an art museum. :)
Life does have a way of getting in the way. I have been asked to enter work into a juried art show for Mother's Day and I have been questioning myself as an artist- that I am not qualified!! I am always telling people they have an artist inside and here I am with a degree even telling myself I am not qualified! I have never heard you speak this way! I think you are an amazing woman and that those kids are very lucky to have your guidance.
You go girl! Kick some art BUTT! :-)
Sometimes it comes to this for me--
What risk do I need to take to develop, actualize ..be true to myself?
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