Really Great Article on Creativity (and Life)

http://www.austinkleon.com/2011/03/30/how-to-steal-like-an-artist-and-9-other-things-nobody-told-me/

My brother-in-law posted this link on Facebook, and he usually posts interesting things, so I checked it out. This is a really thought provoking article about the creative process. Austin Kleon, the writer, has captured many of the practical aspects of creativity and simple-to-try advice in the popular 10 commandment format! Plus, he has very cool illustrations to go with them.

Today, Austin's Point No. 2 captured my fancy:

2. Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things.

This is so true. I believe that in the doing, the learning and developing and perfecting happens!

In fact, I think I should memorize each of the points Austin makes, and practice doing one a day. Yeah.... I think I'll do that.  Then, I'll report back here about how it went! Or, go to the article yourself and try it and report back here!

Looking into the Future

I see a tiny glimpse of sunshine at the end of a long, dark tunnel. Somehow, I feel that a fundamental change has occurred in my world. I believe again that tyrants will fall, justice tempered with mercy shall reign and that the meek shall inherit the earth. This coming year will be one of great reckoning for those in political office. The downtrodden are shaking the shackles from their ankles and opening their eyes to the truth. No longer will the voice of the great liar predominate, but the voice of the good shepherd will break forth.

This will be an exciting time for writers and artists in all disciplines (theatre, music, visual, media/ tv/film and graphic arts). These are the prophetic voices and I believe that God will use them to lead our country and others back onto the path of truth and compassion and a just distribution of resources.

What an exciting and challenging and wonderful time to be alive!