Beautiful reflection. I have definitely felt guilty creating when the world feels chaotic. Some very wise friends reminded me that happiness is not like taking a slice from a limited pie. My happiness does not detract from that of others; a rising tide lifts all ships. When I put my best self out into the world, I am better poised to aid, to encourage and to have positive impact. Creating is an act of love. And we need as much of that as possible.
Thank you so much for *this* beautiful reflection! I love the idea of the unlimited happiness pie. You're so right, creating is an act of love and service, for ourselves, the world, and each other.
I found it really interesting reading about the "forgotten" British WWII poster that said "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution, Will Bring Us Victory". For various reasons, it feels more acceptable these days to be angry than happy. But to be angry uses a lot more fire and energy than being happy or content or cheerful, and then we just have a bunch of tired, frustrated, sad people with nothing left to give. Creating and art is generative; it's gives as much as it takes. In many ways, it feels even more necessary than ever.
I have so much to say on these topics, haha. I think I'll have to come back to them in the future. Thank you again for sparking even more ideas 🥰💜
Beautiful reflection. I have definitely felt guilty creating when the world feels chaotic. Some very wise friends reminded me that happiness is not like taking a slice from a limited pie. My happiness does not detract from that of others; a rising tide lifts all ships. When I put my best self out into the world, I am better poised to aid, to encourage and to have positive impact. Creating is an act of love. And we need as much of that as possible.
Thank you so much for *this* beautiful reflection! I love the idea of the unlimited happiness pie. You're so right, creating is an act of love and service, for ourselves, the world, and each other.
I found it really interesting reading about the "forgotten" British WWII poster that said "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution, Will Bring Us Victory". For various reasons, it feels more acceptable these days to be angry than happy. But to be angry uses a lot more fire and energy than being happy or content or cheerful, and then we just have a bunch of tired, frustrated, sad people with nothing left to give. Creating and art is generative; it's gives as much as it takes. In many ways, it feels even more necessary than ever.
I have so much to say on these topics, haha. I think I'll have to come back to them in the future. Thank you again for sparking even more ideas 🥰💜