The purest joy I derive from life at the moment is the creation and display of my art. The journey of creativity is an ongoing evolution, an exhilarating process of learning and uncovering new wonders each day. Social media has become my canvas, where I generously splash my daily inspirations, welcoming feedback and sharing my designs with a broader audience.
However, life, with its highs, also brings its lows. Today, I received a heart-wrenching call from a dear friend mourning the loss of another. Amidst our shared grief, our conversation shifted towards the challenges of nurturing creativity. We recognized that not everyone in our circle genuinely champions our ambitions. In the face of such realization, the brevity of life underscores the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive energies and environments that fuel our creative spirit. I’ve become increasingly attuned to energies and spaces, discerning enough to embrace those which uplift me and disengage from those that could stifle my creative growth.
It’s essential to understand that the quest for continuous positivity is idealistic, but what is achievable is the reduction of the negative influences we permit into our lives. My chosen armor against adversity now comprises silence, writing, and indulgence in my creativity. It acts as a redirection from any unsettling sentiments that come my way. The essence of being a creator is to find inspiration in the seemingly mundane, turning even the slightest hint of an idea into a masterpiece. My creativity is my pride, and I’m fiercely protective of it, ensuring nothing quells my spirit or hampers my performance.
Life is fleeting, a truth I’ve been reminded of often. The passing of peers, and even my own mother at an age I’ve now reached, makes it abundantly clear that there’s little room for unnecessary explanations or justifications. I am resolute in my commitment to my creativity, to living authentically, and to ensuring my art and passion aren’t compromised for the comfort of others’ assumptions or judgments.
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