Authenticity is the new currency

Florida Beach wildflowers
Florida Beach morning glories from a few weeks ago.

 

There is art we’ll never see in a museum, nor see for sale in a store.

But it is still art.

Exquisite.

Ordinary.

Generous.

Risky.

Brave.

Art is simply human behavior.

What allows human behavior to cross the line and become art is unique and special.

It’s a generous habit. It’s risking the comfort of predictability. It is created to inspire the creator and any who come in contact.

You can be socially accepted or you can make art.

You can aim for something tangible in return, or you can do it humbly, invisibly.

Artists must abandon the security of fitting in.

The peace and contentment that flow from committing to becoming and remaining authentic is the inherent reward, even though none is sought.

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Who told you you can’t (reprise)

Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World
Running through Walt Disney World the other day.

 

Who told you you can’t be an artist?

Art is anything that someone puts their heart and soul into. And it is easily recognized when you hear people say:

“That person cares too much, they work too hard, they reach too high and they think too deeply.”

There’s something you love to do that fits this description.

Let your art shine for others – even if it’s only a handful – to enjoy.

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American Idol and the art of chasing your dream

American Idol audition photo
American Idol 2015

 

Were you uncontrollably inspired yesterday?

American Idol and the art of chasing your dream. Was originally attracted to Idol because of Simon Cowell’s brutal honesty – it provided inspiration during some tough years at Disney and Disney Institute.

Fell away from Idol for a few years, but currently hooked again, with renewed commitment.

Why?

Unusually inspired by the artistry, and the overwhelming risk-taking that must be present to stand out in a sea of hopefuls.

Kinda like our own personal world, eh?

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Does the world need an artist to end terrorism?

 

What kind of attitude do we need to have to get our proverbial sh!t together?

Good morning January 8, 2015.

Yesterday’s news of the terrorist attack killing 12 innocent people in Paris felt a different kind of sad.

A “what’s it gonna take for the world to get their $hit together against terrorism?”

Watching American Idol’s 2015 season premier last night, it’s easy to see what’s needed.

A very unique and different approach to the same old song.

An artist.

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Vemödalen: The Fear That Everything Has Already Been Done

 

Art is simply caring more about what you do than the others who also do what you do.

Parenting, teaching, healing, farming, constructing, baking, volunteering, cleaning, driving, you name it.

The secret to caring more is having a clear, concise, and compelling reason that drives you.

Knowing what drives you is the secret to art being driven.

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