When your first reaction is, "No it's not!", "You're a great talent!", or "What???" or something else fluffy/meant to stroke my ego/probably b.s. in the large scheme of things.... it is possible that you should take a long hard look at the way our culture has conditioned you to respond to my statement.
Maybe the response should be "Why do you say that?" or "How do you measure what is crap and what is inspired/creative?"
In this manner I now have a creative partner. We can bounce ideas off one another and delve into different solutions that I would not have found possible within my own brain.
Truly, agreeing with my primary statement IN LOVE can also give you the opportunity to assure me that I have only just begun and that, like many other unsatisfied artists, my truly great works will be visible only at the end of my life.
Lately many individuals have been asking me what I think about various personal creations. Creations which seem to me to be the compilation of one sitting and not really a work of many agonizing days of passion. Now, while paring down a poem, salvaging a story, or modifying musical mayhem I am struck by this generation's definition of "done."
How long do you think it took Leonardo da Vinci? Robert Frost? Tolstoy? Etc?
Many times individuals, myself included, have fascinating ideas! We want others to get on board and to tell us what a wonderful idea we have. BUT - I believe that we need a constant healthy dose of skepticism. Someone who says, "That could possibly work. Have you considered...?"
Maybe that's why I love talking with people who do not give me too much (read excessive) encouragement. I'm not talking about naysayers (fun word!) I'm talking about critical and constructive thinkers who will help me deconstruct and reconstruct my idea into something that is marketable and interesting to more individuals than my immediate audience.
To my closest friends: Thank you for telling me certain things needed increased attention. Most of you do not know how many times I've been thankful that you've disliked my outfits, drawings, music, and other various outputs. ;) I'm excited for the growth to come!
- - - KT
1 comment:
I don't know if skepticism is the correct approach... I think you yearn for TRUTH as much as I do. Ego stroking is sometimes necessary in the grand skeem of things... I believe the ability to discern which is needed at a given point in time is a very valuable skill. I agree with your mention of our skewed perception of accomplishment tho!! We are definitely a generation obsessed with instant gratification and that totally feeds into the addiction of self. The cool thing is that in being aware of it, you have the ability to change it and set the example!! Hope I didn't make you crazy just now, or interpret your point(s)
incorrectly:) just my thoughts...
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