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"It begins with a distant notion, a plaintive whisper of the heart. It comes in the flash of an epiphany or through a deeper unexplainable longing that it has always been present. It is the recognition of conception, the understanding that a new idea has been born. It is embracing the dreamscape that is imagination, and having the courage to go there. For those who accept a life of self-exploration through willful acts of creation, the journey offers the ecstasy of all that is possible, along with the agony of unattainable perfection. It is a solitary road into the unknown self, and offers no destination but the journey. But for those who follow, it does lead somewhere, and such a life will never be uninteresting."
This quote appears at the beginning of the documentary film, Amargosa, Story of Marta Becket. The film is written and directed by Todd Robinson. From the moment I heard these words I immediately felt a resonance with its sentiment. I have included this quote in my book Creativity/The Seeker's Journey. It is presented in the book to stand as a testament for everyone who chooses to begin the journey into a creative life.
For me, I love the final line, "....and such a life will never be uninteresting." I have long stated, "If in the end, I have gained nothing more from my life than to have seen the world through the eyes of an artist, then what a beautiful journey it has been." Most days I can't wait to awaken and begin the day to get to work. I usually have many projects going at the same time. I was once asked by my mother what I was planning to do for my retirement. My response was, "Retire from what?" I have no plans to be one day sitting in a chair daydreaming about what to do next. My brother worries about not being able to finish all of his work in a life-time. I have relaxed my expectations and settled on not be able to.
So my friends.....begin today to live a life of self-exploration and do your willful acts of creation, and your life will never be uninteresting.
This quote appears at the beginning of the documentary film, Amargosa, Story of Marta Becket. The film is written and directed by Todd Robinson. From the moment I heard these words I immediately felt a resonance with its sentiment. I have included this quote in my book Creativity/The Seeker's Journey. It is presented in the book to stand as a testament for everyone who chooses to begin the journey into a creative life.
For me, I love the final line, "....and such a life will never be uninteresting." I have long stated, "If in the end, I have gained nothing more from my life than to have seen the world through the eyes of an artist, then what a beautiful journey it has been." Most days I can't wait to awaken and begin the day to get to work. I usually have many projects going at the same time. I was once asked by my mother what I was planning to do for my retirement. My response was, "Retire from what?" I have no plans to be one day sitting in a chair daydreaming about what to do next. My brother worries about not being able to finish all of his work in a life-time. I have relaxed my expectations and settled on not be able to.
So my friends.....begin today to live a life of self-exploration and do your willful acts of creation, and your life will never be uninteresting.
Photograph by L. A. Vogel from the series "Sky Touches Water"
5 comments:
Larry,
Reading your blog entry today fired up my intention to pursue more creativity in 2010! I am a writer and needed your reminder. Yes, creative work's gifts are a personal & precious surge of energy and euphoria. If I never sell a story or book again, the unique satisfaction and soul nourishment I receive make creative work worth it...
I tried to find your "Sky Touches Water" photo series on your website but no luck. I'd like to share it with my friends on Facebook. Is that feasible right now?
K.Sartori
Hi K. Satori,
It is always good to know when we inspire someone towards living a more creative life.
"Sky Touches Water" is a new series that I am working on. It has not been posted to my website yet.
Do a friend search for me on Facebook and I will respond so we can connect there also.
Thanks for support and enthusiasm.
Larry
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Larry,
Great quote about the creative life.
Very inspiring and a reminder of what a blessing this life is and how incredible new discoveries are - and when they are shared it ripples through the community and causes more creative energy to flow.
Thanks for the inspiration to be "interesting"
Here is some new creative energy from Jeff Grandy's Unfiltered project
www.jeffgrandyphotography.net
Anne Z
great blog. i consider myself without shame to be a renaissance man as well. it does have its drawback, however. check my site out; I'd like to exchange links with you. comment on one of my posts if you are interested. peace out.
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