tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post7997697717369428545..comments2023-04-02T06:44:33.674-07:00Comments on ARTrageous Living: Action VS PerfectionDebyDearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-48935403367382117282011-06-07T20:42:21.425-07:002011-06-07T20:42:21.425-07:00@Brad
Thanks for your comment, Brad!@<a href="#c6521670646400978487" rel="nofollow">Brad</a><br />Thanks for your comment, Brad!DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-21112367985644580312011-06-07T20:41:02.919-07:002011-06-07T20:41:02.919-07:00@Eddie Hudson
Eddie, I think it's because when...@<a href="#c5706456284646471852" rel="nofollow">Eddie Hudson</a><br />Eddie, I think it's because when you give yourself at your job, it's not personal. When you create, it is personal. Your art is your baby and it hurts when others don't like it or don't think it measures up. That's why we need each other and we need to be still long enough to hear God's voice. I think He is always telling us that we are good enough.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-39192555301354444092011-06-07T20:38:00.327-07:002011-06-07T20:38:00.327-07:00@Buzz Marketeer
Jason, I do think that creatives a...@<a href="#c4375282865116564103" rel="nofollow">Buzz Marketeer</a><br />Jason, I do think that creatives are more prone to this because their creativity is like their baby. It's hard to put your baby out there for the world to judge. I also think community is vital. We need other creatives, in whom we trust, to tell us the truth when our art is fabulous AND when it doesn't measure up.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-65216706464009784872011-06-07T19:58:47.705-07:002011-06-07T19:58:47.705-07:00Thank you for a very insightful post.Thank you for a very insightful post.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646548242753417196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-57064562846464718522011-06-07T17:13:42.814-07:002011-06-07T17:13:42.814-07:00Ouch! But in a good way! I can go to someone else&...Ouch! But in a good way! I can go to someone else's job for 40 or more hours a week, perform the task assigned and help others with their tasks as well their personal problems, but when it comes to my life, I go slow or keep my creativity in "pause mode." It is definitely beneficial to help others, but for a long time I said, if I don't help myself how can I truly help others? Thanks Deby, it's a much needed reminder of what's important. Praying that I do everything I need to get this creativity, this work into the hands of those who appreciate it - meaning, they pay for it and I'm able to produce more work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883302641683755168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-43752828651165641032011-06-07T15:23:22.143-07:002011-06-07T15:23:22.143-07:00Deb, thank you sharing this very important and tim...Deb, thank you sharing this very important and timely message. Wise words from you all. Do you think artists are more prone to this? If so, why?Buzz Marketeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928792379019525487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-3478124935131827342011-06-07T10:25:51.612-07:002011-06-07T10:25:51.612-07:00@WHAT UP LIFE!
Good for you, Michael! I'll giv...@<a href="#c3201807411179523410" rel="nofollow">WHAT UP LIFE!</a><br />Good for you, Michael! I'll give you a nudge in that direction. You've got so much to offer - you simply need a plan.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-11877528721726949602011-06-07T10:24:49.779-07:002011-06-07T10:24:49.779-07:00@Square Halo
Thank you for your comment!@<a href="#c1991529757234439180" rel="nofollow">Square Halo</a><br />Thank you for your comment!DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-28670629865981988652011-06-07T10:23:47.313-07:002011-06-07T10:23:47.313-07:00@dawnblair
Dawn, You've painted a beautiful im...@<a href="#c1061442200752736944" rel="nofollow">dawnblair</a><br />Dawn, You've painted a beautiful images of 'being' vs 'wanting to be.'<br />'Being' comes out of rest and a secure place, 'wanting to be' come from striving. I choose 'being!' May God help us all to come to that place where striving ceases and we are simply free to be.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-31554761670364539612011-06-07T10:23:46.579-07:002011-06-07T10:23:46.579-07:00@dawnblair
Dawn, You've painted a beautiful im...@<a href="#c1061442200752736944" rel="nofollow">dawnblair</a><br />Dawn, You've painted a beautiful images of 'being' vs 'wanting to be.'<br />'Being' comes out of rest and a secure place, 'wanting to be' come from striving. I choose 'being!' May God help us all to come to that place where striving ceases and we are simply free to be.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-32018074111795234102011-06-07T10:21:02.074-07:002011-06-07T10:21:02.074-07:00Very inspiring! A kick in the pants if I say so my...Very inspiring! A kick in the pants if I say so myself. I am giving myself less than 90days to turn my job at Bed Bath & Beyond into a thing of the past! I need help keeping this promise to myself to actually do it!BE REVIVED BE REFRESHED!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04495586783335403884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-19915297572344391802011-06-07T10:18:32.040-07:002011-06-07T10:18:32.040-07:00Wise words, my friend. Thanks.Wise words, my friend. Thanks.Square Halohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865326049703914700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-10614422007527369442011-06-07T10:05:08.085-07:002011-06-07T10:05:08.085-07:00Some of this also comes from allowing yourself to ...Some of this also comes from allowing yourself to be. I TRIED to be a writer for 15 years before throwing up my hands saying it was hopeless. I ALLOWED myself to be an artist and won awards in the first contest I ever entered. Now, since I've gone back and allowed myself to be a writer too, I've published two books. It's a different mindset between wanting to be and being. Those who insist that their art isn't perfect are still wanting to be. Those who get out there with their art are being -- and they know that this is the best they can produce at this moment in time; that their art will grow and change as they improve. I believe that leaping that chasm is always the first step.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-87263250811930677342011-06-07T09:04:54.365-07:002011-06-07T09:04:54.365-07:00@Billie Wells
Billie, I'm so very proud of you...@<a href="#c3266801827665149210" rel="nofollow">Billie Wells</a><br />Billie, I'm so very proud of you and all the action you are taking. The Army Dad site is filled with inspiration. Now, the task of finding your audience. It will come - I know it. You are an inspiration!DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-32635381935189697702011-06-07T09:02:06.661-07:002011-06-07T09:02:06.661-07:00@Mary Moore
Mary, you're becoming the expert f...@<a href="#c8086375670764737158" rel="nofollow">Mary Moore</a><br />Mary, you're becoming the expert for taking action. You really inspire me. I can't wait to see what comes of your action plan.DebyDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125159069433225532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-32668018276651492102011-06-07T08:47:29.547-07:002011-06-07T08:47:29.547-07:00After the Artists Burst of Life conference you led...After the Artists Burst of Life conference you led, I decided to take the step. It felt like Indiana Jones in the Last Crusade when he steps out onto the path he can't see and it appears. Then he crosses the path, almost losing his balance, and chooses the Holy Grail. I love that movie. And he saved his dad, and learns the grail is about love and illumination. I just did www.armydad.net. It's not perfect but feels awesome to put it out there. And next I am getting images together for MoonShadow Images. I might wobble, but got you guys for illumination!Billie Wellshttp://www.armydad.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494258999340756001.post-80863756707647371582011-06-07T08:34:42.223-07:002011-06-07T08:34:42.223-07:00Deby,
I wholeheartedly agree with you!! I now ...Deby, <br /><br /> I wholeheartedly agree with you!! I now am painting a painting per day, have a website (www.wordpaints.webs.com), a facebook page (Mary Moore Art, and just yesterday ordered business cards! Soon I will be compiling a list of local places to market my artwork to, and then create a brochure or picture portfolio of my artwork and go see who wants to carry my artwork! I also plan to do art festivals starting this year! <br /> I spent years in Stuckville, and finally thought, life is short, the time is now. <br /> -Mary MooreMary Moorehttp://www.wordpaints.webs.comnoreply@blogger.com