It Always Comes Back to One Thing
When thinking about my personal life I realize how blessed I am. A wonderful relationship, beautiful children and grandchildren, a great family and many dear friends. Spending time together creating great memories.
My professional life is not viewed with the same enthusiasm. When I look at what I do to make a living versus what my heart tells me to do, it always comes back to one thing. I am the happiest and at peace when my time is put into creative endeavors, and working outside the home leaves very little time to pursue them.
We all have to work to make a living, and I have no problem with this. Hard work is good for us - builds character as my father always said. But, when friends ask me about my work the response is always the same - it's okay. I don't love what I do and I don't hate it, but it does pay the bills. However, when I talk about my writing or photos the change in me is significant. My face lights up, I become animated and my heart smiles. These things are exhilarating and make me feel good.
Trying to find a way to make what I love to do profitable is no easy task. We all know that earning enough income through our creativity is a very long road to travel, and it is not always successful. There are many writers, photographers and artists out there which makes it difficult to rise above the rest and get noticed. We all feel our work is great, but also know there are others who are even more creative and talented. In spite of this we persevere.
So, it always comes back to one thing - the need to follow my creativity. In spite of the fact that it may never be the monetary success I would like, the joy I receive from writing and taking photos of nature is priceless.
My professional life is not viewed with the same enthusiasm. When I look at what I do to make a living versus what my heart tells me to do, it always comes back to one thing. I am the happiest and at peace when my time is put into creative endeavors, and working outside the home leaves very little time to pursue them.
We all have to work to make a living, and I have no problem with this. Hard work is good for us - builds character as my father always said. But, when friends ask me about my work the response is always the same - it's okay. I don't love what I do and I don't hate it, but it does pay the bills. However, when I talk about my writing or photos the change in me is significant. My face lights up, I become animated and my heart smiles. These things are exhilarating and make me feel good.
Trying to find a way to make what I love to do profitable is no easy task. We all know that earning enough income through our creativity is a very long road to travel, and it is not always successful. There are many writers, photographers and artists out there which makes it difficult to rise above the rest and get noticed. We all feel our work is great, but also know there are others who are even more creative and talented. In spite of this we persevere.
So, it always comes back to one thing - the need to follow my creativity. In spite of the fact that it may never be the monetary success I would like, the joy I receive from writing and taking photos of nature is priceless.
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