Pete, Thanks for sharing. It completely resonates (and I am excited for the barn). My kids can get anxious and worry whether "will it turn out right?" A project, a trip, a life. I have another way to look at it, which I shared with them. I love to suck at things and be uncomfortable. The struggle is what generates the creativity, intuition, and inspiration. Without the struggle, the results are "meh." I always knew on projects with my best friend (and former Marine) that we were on to something when he would exclaim with a grin, "well, this is bloody awful."
“The problem with long term projects is the original vision fades and gives way to a struggle to get out of what I’ve gotten myself into.” Never heard truer words describing creating. The inspiration, pain, uncertainty, and magic that go into finishing a project are all characteristics that make it interesting and worthwhile. Great post!
Pete, Thanks for sharing. It completely resonates (and I am excited for the barn). My kids can get anxious and worry whether "will it turn out right?" A project, a trip, a life. I have another way to look at it, which I shared with them. I love to suck at things and be uncomfortable. The struggle is what generates the creativity, intuition, and inspiration. Without the struggle, the results are "meh." I always knew on projects with my best friend (and former Marine) that we were on to something when he would exclaim with a grin, "well, this is bloody awful."
For me, number 6 in the creative process often comes years, if not decades later.
It is one mighty lucky kitchen table that is surrounded by 4 Peter Galbert chairs.
Thanks for sharing! Such an accurate summary of how some of us experience living a life centered on creativity!
“The problem with long term projects is the original vision fades and gives way to a struggle to get out of what I’ve gotten myself into.” Never heard truer words describing creating. The inspiration, pain, uncertainty, and magic that go into finishing a project are all characteristics that make it interesting and worthwhile. Great post!